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The Aerospace Corporation · 1 month ago

Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer to support assembly integration and test activities for flight hardware prototyping projects, focusing on the integration, testing, and delivery of unique Aerospace payloads and small satellite buses.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of system operating procedures for functional checkout, environmental testing, spacecraft integration, commissioning, and mission operations

Responsible for identifying necessary ground support equipment and tools to execute test procedures

Support with test setup and execution

Configuring and interfacing with test and measurement equipment

Writing test scripts in Python

Data analysis and report generation

Qualification

PythonSpace flight hardwareEmbedded systemsLinuxEnvironmental testingTestMeasurement equipmentTechnical work experienceData analysisTeamworkLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or a related technical discipline

2 years of technical work experience that includes advanced prototype development or technology insertion

Experience working in a laboratory environment and with equipment such as: power supplies, logic analyzers, oscilloscope, signal generator, thermal chamber, development boards etc

Knowledge of processes relevant to space flight hardware

Experience working with Linux

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

4 total years of technical work experience that includes advanced prototype development or technology insertion

Experience working with space flight hardware

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering, physics or a related technical discipline

Experience working with embedded systems (microcontrollers, Arduinos, etc.)

Experience working with OpenC3/COSMOS/Labview

Experience with programming (Python, C++, etc.)

Experience with software version control (bitbucket, git, etc.)

PCB design, schematic, layout experience

CAD design for GSE

Experience with environmental testing of hardware (vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum, shock etc.)

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect