Test Engineer II- Blue Ring (2nd Shift) Verified today
The Role
You will own significant scopes of electrical integration and test efforts for Blue Ring spacecraft. This includes validating the integration of electrical subsystems into a spacecraft, collaborating on the development of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and participating in launch operations. You will architect the functional test program, develop test plans, author test procedures, collaborate on spacecraft script development, and coordinate across product teams to ensure successful test campaigns of integrated spacecraft. You will lead elements of electrical test execution during vehicle integration through final testing in preparation for launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, architect, and coordinate resources to execute testing of spacecraft electrical systems
- Test spacecraft flight hardware and integrated spacecraft
- Conduct test design reviews, integration readiness reviews, and test readiness reviews
- Coordinate with design engineers to integrate system verification requirements into detailed test plans for development risk reduction and verification events
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks
- Contribute to major test campaigns including planning, writing test plans and procedures, developing test equipment, and compiling test reports
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area
- 3+ years of relevant, post-graduation experience in specified engineering field(s)
- Proven track record conducting tests on aerospace flight hardware for NASA, Commercial Space, or Department of Defense (DoD) Missile Systems
- Experience working with flight hardware in a production facility or laboratory
- Experience developing test infrastructure drawings, configuring test articles, and conducting testing of spacecraft articles with emphasis on electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, engineering industry standards, and technical requirements
- Ability to perform data analysis and reduction and present technical information in clear, compelling visual format
- Strong safety demeanor and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with spacecraft or missile launch preparation testing and/or launch console operation
- Experience with analytical and scripting tools: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, Open C3, Ruby, or C++
- Experience developing and maintaining test scripts
- Experience developing test programs for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) labs or Software Integration Labs (SIL)
- Experience with requirements development/management tools: Windchill, DOORS, DOORS Next Gen, and lifecycle management (PLM)
- Experience conducting thermal, vibration, shock, and/or vacuum testing on flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540
- Experience developing Test Equipment Systems for flight avionics or Integrated System tests
- Experience with System Integration Testing, Electrical Test, Component Testing, Environmental Test, or Propulsion Test of space flight hardware
Additional Requirements
- Travel up to 25% required
- Ability to obtain or already holds TS/SCI security clearance
- Must be U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as refugee or granted asylum
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year, up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Bonus eligibility based on role type and job level