Position Title: SeniorIntegration & Test Engineer
Requisition ID: 1918
Position Location: Chantilly, VA
Position Reports To: Senior Manager, Integration & Test Engineering
Supervises Others: No
Position SummaryThe Senior Integration & Test Engineer is the SI&T Shift Lead for the
Wednesday-Saturday 4/10 shift and the single point of control on the floor for integration, verification, and validation of aerospace electronic components, PCAs (Printed Circuit Assemblies), sub-assemblies, and final assembly systems. The role directs shift test activity and partners with design, manufacturing, systems, firmware/software, and quality teams to ensure hardware, firmware, and software meet technical requirements and mission objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:System Integration and Test Shift Lead- Serve as shift lead for integration and test operations, coordinating daily priorities, personnel assignments, test readiness, and execution activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality shift performance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for shift execution, issue escalation, status communication, and handoff between shifts.
- Work with little direct supervision and serve as the technical lead for integration, verification, and validation of multi-function space electronic systems and subsystems.
- Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior test engineers and OPS test technicians, fostering a culture of technical rigor, safety, and accountability.
Test Execution:- Conduct functional testing and environmental testing, including thermal vacuum, vibration, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, to verify compliance with design requirements and evaluate system performance under simulated space conditions.
- Apply strong electronic troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex hardware, electrical, software, and firmware issues, leading root cause investigation and failure resolution and coordinating corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
- Collect, analyze, and document test data, anomalies, and nonconformances occurring during test activities.
Test Development:- Plan and coordinate integration and test campaigns for printed circuit boards, sub-assemblies, and full electronic systems, including first article and production units.
- Create verification and validation plans and test procedures tailored to specific system requirements, encompassing both functional and environmental testing parameters.
- Provide accurate estimates of labor, schedule, and resources for test development, execution, and scope changes, and support program management in planning and status reporting.
Other Duties:- Ensure adherence to applicable aerospace/space industry standards, internal processes, and customer requirements for verification, validation, configuration management, and documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions- ESD manufacturing environment. Some exposure to machine noise; hearing protection may be required.
- Work on site (4 days/week, 10 hours/day, Wednesday-Saturday).
- Overtime, nights and weekends may be requested to fulfill needs.
- Primarily located in Chantilly and occasionally travel to support off-site testing when needed.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in electronics testing, system integration, and/or end to end verification of electronic airspace systems.
- Master's degree plus a minimum of 4 years of experience in electronics testing, system integration, and/or end to end verification of electronic airspace systems.
- In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience in electronics testing, system integration, and/or end to end verification of electronic airspace systems.
- Very experienced with electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer)
- Deep knowledge of environmental testing to space industry standards, including random vibration, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, ESD and shock testing.
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.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $84,000 - $138,000
Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.
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.
