Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the AI&T effort for a major space program throughout the full product lifecycle
- Plan the space vehicle and subsystem test efforts (including the sequence of activities, required facilities, special test equipment, personnel, schedule, risks, and opportunities)
- Work with Systems Engineering to develop test plans and procedures in support of requirements verification & validation activities
- Identify and select facilities to perform major AI&T events
- Write, review, update, and execute test plans, test procedures and test scripts
- Develop and implement system for creation, tracking, and execution of test procedures and test scripts
- Work closely with system integrators to support development of program integration & test plans and practices
- Prepare and give presentations to internal team, management, customers, and partners
- Own company-wide testing and verification & validation processes and practices
Required Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle development and Systems Engineering practices, primarily focused on AI&T activities
- Hardware and software test planning and execution experience
- Strong understanding of space vehicle AI&T campaigns for government and/or NASA programs
- Experience testing and troubleshooting space vehicles, and their related components and systems
- Experience with spacecraft command and control systems, simulators, software test benches and other electrical ground support equipment
- Ability to lead and manage various test engineering activities with both internal and external partners
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering discipline
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
- Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with software-based test tools, Product Data Management tools and configuration management practices
- AI&T lead on previous projects
- Experience reviewing requirements and writing detailed test procedures and associated test scripts
- Experience with lunar rover, human spaceflight and/or autonomous software systems
Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
- Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
- Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
- Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
- Parental leave
- Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development
