Senior Integration & Test Engineer - Space Vehicle Systems Integration & Test Lead
Location
Boulder, CO | United States
Job description
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Join the Space Vehicle Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) team - a diverse group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a strong commitment to the missions we enable. Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our strong reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future.
Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full potential.
We're seeking an action-oriented, intellectually curious engineer who is excited to put their potential to use leading teams and testing space flight hardware. The position will be a lead, deputy lead, or floor lead for the Assembly, Integration, and Test effort for a spacecraft and space vehicle mission.
You will work closely with, and be mentored by, experts in the field. You will be responsible for leading all aspects of the AI&T process from bus assembly through shipping and launch operations of the integrated space vehicle. This will require a strong balance of technical experience, project engineering, and excellent communication skills. Note: AI&T is also known as systems integration and test (SI&T), assembly, test and launch operations (ATLO), missions systems integration and test (MSIT), and other names throughout the industry.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do: - Work in a fast-paced team environment leading the integration and test of spacecraft hardware.
- Build and manage a team that can work closely to overcome challenges.
- Manage project cost, schedule, and staffing predictions and control project scope.
- Plan the spacecraft / space vehicle assembly, integration, test, and launch operations effort (including the sequence of activities, required facilities, special test equipment, personnel, schedule, risks, and opportunities)
- Prepare and give presentations to your team, management, customers, and partners.
- Collaborate with program management, system and subsystem engineers, mission assurance, technicians, and other program personnel.
- Assess, summarize, and effectively communicate the status and needs of complex technical tasks to peers and company management.
- Prepare and review technical documentation.
- Support meetings with program management, management, customers, and partners (including traveling to other locations for these meetings when required).
- Support shipping and launch campaigns.
- Provide estimates for both execution of existing work and for changes in scope.
- Work in cleanroom and lab environments to verify the hardware meets requirements and characterize / calibrate its performance.
- Write, review, update, and execute test procedures and test scripts.
- Use test and measurement equipment to test and troubleshoot spaceflight hardware.
- Maintain test logs and generate test reports.
- Effectively train and mentor other engineers.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site
five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
- Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft, 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.
- Excellent communication skills is a must.
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
- Superb writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.
- An attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of the complex and ambitious projects that we take on.
- Effective working in an environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.
- A desire to learn - our culture fosters intellectual curiosity in a highly collaborative environment.
- A desire to work hands-on with critical space-flight hardware.
- Experience with the use of test and measurement equipment for testing and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools.
- Goal oriented with excellent organizational skills, a team mindset, and capable of coming up to speed quickly on assigned programs.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field preferred.
- A current, active Top Secret security clearance preferred.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $137500 - $173500
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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