Integrated Testing and Verification EngineerHouston, Texas
We are seeking a talented and experienced Integrated Testing and Verification (IT&V) Engineer to join our Integrated Testing team.The IT&V Engineer will play a key role in the integrated testing, verification, transportation, and launch site integration of our spacecraft.
Responsibilities:- Design and oversee the manufacturing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for safe transportation and testing of spacecraft and spacecraft hardware
- Develop procedures and oversee their execution for spacecraft testing and transportation activities
- Serve as Test Conductor for integrated testing activities, coordinating required personnel, scheduling the tests, and documenting results, anomalies, troubleshooting steps, and problem resolutions
- Work with outside testing facilities and launch providers to coordinate, schedule, and oversee testing and launch preparation activities
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related disciplines
- 10-15 years of systems engineering/integration and/or integrated testing experience on spacecraft
- Knowledge of integration and assembly of hardware, electrical components, harnesses, sensors, etc.
- Previous assembly and integration experience within aerospace, defense, or aviation
- Proficiency with assembly tools, such as torque wrenches, calipers, etc.
- Knowledge of commonly used specifications for materials, processes, fasteners, mechanical components, connectors, wiring, etc.
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Experience scheduling and organizing projects, personnel, and required tools, equipment and hardware
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Willingness to occasionally travel for a week or more at a time to support offsite testing and launch preparation activities
Preferred Requirements:- Experience in remote commanding and monitoring of spacecraft through the use of ground displays
- Experience in a multi-position control room environment for testing and control of spacecraft
- Experience in anomaly recognition, troubleshooting, resolution, and documentation
- Previous experience with computer aided design software (AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks)
- Excellent customer service skills.
