Position Title: Integration & Test Engineer
Requisition ID: 1787
Position Location: Chantilly, VA
Position Reports To: Senior Manager, Integration & Test Engineering
Supervises Others: No
Position SummaryThe Integration & Test Engineer (level 1) supports integration, verification, and validation of aerospace electronic components, PCA-s (Printed Circuit Assemblies), sub-assemblies, assemblies and verification of the final assembly systems. This role works closely with design, manufacturing, systems, firmware-software engineers, and quality teams to ensure hardware, firmware and software perform according to technical requirements and mission objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities- Support system requirements verification activities through program life cycle.
- Supports product development lifecycle from requirements development, through design, implementation, and completion with verification and validation.
- Perform hardware, electrical, software, and firmware testing activities through design and requirement verification.
- Participate in creating verification and validation plans and test procedures tailored to the specific system requirements, encompassing both functional and environmental testing parameters.
- Conduct thorough functional testing of electronic components and systems to verify compliance with design requirements and specifications.
- Perform environmental testing, including thermal vacuum testing, vibration testing, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, to simulate the conditions of space and evaluate the performance of electronic systems.
- Works independently or as part of a small team to complete assignments.
- Collecting, analyzing, and documenting test data and anomalies occurring during tests.
- Documenting nonconformance issues, performing troubleshooting hardware, software integration problems.
- Support interfacing disciplines such as firmware, mechanical, RF, hardware, integration & test, and program management.
- Recommend corrections, improvements to test procedures and all test activities.
- Occasionally travel to support off-site testing when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions- ESD manufacturing environment. Some exposure to machine noise; hearing protection may be required.
- Must have availability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts as scheduled.
- Overtime and weekends may be requested to fulfill needs.
- Primarily located in Chantilly with flexibility to occasionally work in Fairfax.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical degree.
- 0-2 years' experience in Test engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, or experience in (V&V) verification and validation test activities.
- Familiarity with printed circuit assemblies and electrical test.
- Experience with electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer)
Preferred Qualifications- BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- Working knowledge executing requirements verification activities as an integral part of a project.
- Experience in executing integration and test activities following test processes and test procedures for electronic systems.
- Experience of collaborating in a multi-disciplined team to solve complex problems.
- Knowledge of environmental testing to space industry standards, including random vibration, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, ESD and shock testing.
Benefits Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:
- Health benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life with AD&D
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
- Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- 401(k) (including company match)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
- Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)
Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
