Responsibilities
Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Integration and Test Engineer specializing in testing spaceflight hardware systems and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (eGSE). As a crucial member of the engineering team, you will lead the integration and testing efforts for our cutting-edge spaceflight systems, ensuring their functionality, reliability, and performance in the most challenging environments.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, systems engineering, and manufacturing, to develop and validate innovative technologies that enable the success of our space missions.
Key Responsibilities- System Integration:
- Lead the integration of complex spaceflight hardware systems, subsystems, and components, ensuring compliance with interfaces, design specifications, and requirements.
- Define and execute detailed integration plans and processes to ensure seamless assembly and operation of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems.
- Test Planning and Execution:
- Develop comprehensive test plans, scripts, procedures, and verification strategies for spaceflight hardware and eGSE across various stages of the product lifecycle.
- Conduct and oversee environmental tests, functional tests, acceptance tests, qualification tests, and performance evaluations in accordance with industry standards.
- Lead fault isolation and troubleshooting activities to identify and resolve complex system-level issues.
- Electrical Ground Support Equipment (eGSE):
- Specify, design, and validate eGSE required for the integration and testing of spaceflight hardware, including power systems, communication interfaces, and automated test systems.
- Ensure hardware and software elements of eGSE meet mission requirements and provide reliable support for ground and flight testing.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze test results, generate detailed technical reports, and provide feedback to engineering and design teams for iterative improvements.
- Present findings and recommendations effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and leadership.
- Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure all testing and integration activities comply with industry regulations, standards (e.g., NASA, ESA, and other relevant agencies), and company processes.
- Maintain meticulous documentation of system design, integration processes, test procedures, test data, and reports.
- Collaboration and Leadership:
- Engage Program Management, other functional engineers, and technicians in integration and testing activities.
- Collaborate across engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and teamwork.
Qualifications
- BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
- Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in system-level integration, testing, and verification of spaceflight hardware or other complex aerospace systems.
- In-depth knowledge of space hardware systems, including propulsion, avionics, structures, power systems, and thermal control.
- Proficiency in developing, validating, and operating Electrical Ground Support Equipment (eGSE), including hardware/software integration.
- Strong understanding of environmental testing standards and processes, including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and acoustic testing.
- Proven expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex systems.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for spaceflight systems (e.g., NASA, ESA, ISO, MIL-STD).
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools, data acquisition systems, and analytical software (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python).
- Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance
Equal Pay Act
This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $85,175.25 Max: $148,103.23
