We are seeking a Test Engineer to join the JETSII Contract with ERC, a teammate company. The Test Engineer will support ongoing and future work for the ECTS team. This role will develop requirements, develop a testing plan and execute test plans while also supporting growth into future operations development, staffing, training, and mission readiness efforts.

This position is suited for an engineer who can work across hardware integration, test planning and execution, logistics coordination, procedure development, and cross-functional team alignment. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on engineering judgment, is comfortable operating in a dynamic project environment, and can grow with the program as ECTS transitions into expanded operational readiness and mission execution support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support test activities with emphasis on thermal, electrical, pressure systems and mechanical components associated with the project.

• Coordinate with engineering, integration and test, operations, logistics, quality, safety, and project stakeholders to plan and execute assigned work.

• Develop, update, and maintain engineering products such as work packages, procedures, test plans, readiness documentation, status products, and closeout materials.

• Help identify, track, and resolve technical, schedule, integration, and execution issues affecting vehicle and ground activities.

• Support pre-test, test, and post-test activities, including pathfinding, rehearsals, configuration coordination, anomaly resolution, and lessons learned capture.

• Contribute to integrated test readiness and mission support planning for system activities.

• Provide day-to-day coordination and clear communication across multiple organizations to ensure work remains aligned to program priorities, milestones, and mission objectives.

• Grow into broader responsibilities supporting future operations staffing, certification, and surface mission readiness.​​

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field emphasis on electrical, thermal, pressure systems and mechanical engineering.

• Experience supporting complex aerospace, flight hardware, test, integration, operations, or vehicle/system development activities.

• Experience working across multiple disciplines to coordinate technical work and drive execution.

• Experience developing or supporting engineering documentation, procedures, plans, or readiness products.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. ​

Requisition Preferences:

• Experience with NASA or human spaceflight/project engineering processes.

• Experience supporting spacecraft, payload, or other complex system integration and tests.

• Experience with hardware handling, transportation, GSE, pathfinding, or environmental/functional test campaigns.

• Experience supporting readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, or integrated test execution.

• Experience with operations concept development, console operations, training development, or certification planning.

• Familiarity with configuration-controlled environments and disciplined engineering execution.

• Ability to balance near-term execution needs with longer-range program grow

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Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit 

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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