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General Atomics · 5 hours ago

Test Automation Engineer

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems, and they are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to support small satellite development programs. The role involves ensuring the successful integration and verification of satellite constellations with their associated ground and launch systems through automated testing solutions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain solutions for the automated testing of satellites, subsystems, and components

Synthesize program requirements into test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints

Develop and define test cases, automated test scripts (i.e. Python), perform debugging, and support script execution on space vehicles

Support development of system and segment verification scenarios, and support test plan and procedure development to ensure system design is fully verified

Coordinate program testing activities with stakeholders

Support review and analyze of telemetry and test data, ensuring generated data accurately verifies space vehicle functionality and meets space vehicle requirements

Support discrepancy reports and integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems

Collaborate with all levels of program and engineering staff on design, integration and verification matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary

Establish collaborative work relationships with peers to ensure synergy across space, ground, and launch

Utilize traditional and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches lead and contribute to the development all SE work products which may include:

CONOPS

System Architecture

Requirements and Interface Control Documents

Verification

Contribute to conduct of program design and readiness reviews

Opportunities will arise to support internal development and new business opportunities

Qualification

Test AutomationPythonSoftware TestingModel-Based Systems EngineeringCameoMagic DrawDOORSAtlassian JIRAAtlassian ConfluenceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer FocusTeamwork

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable effective leadership and collaboration with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives

Must be customer-focused, able to work independently or in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required, including during test events, as well as travel when necessary

Must have active TS clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance