Engineer I – Space Vehicles Systems Test jobs in United States
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BAE Systems, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Engineer I – Space Vehicles Systems Test

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace, and security company that provides a full range of products and services. They are seeking an action-oriented Engineer I to join their spacecraft/space vehicle test team, focusing on testing flight hardware and writing test scripts. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the hardware meets requirements and maintaining effective working relationships within the department.

Defense & Space
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Responsibilities

Be part of a spacecraft/space vehicle test team as a test engineer, with a strong focus on writing test scripts to support flight hardware testing
Work in a fast-paced team environment, assisting in integrating and testing spacecraft hardware
Work in cleanroom and lab environments to verify that the hardware meets requirements and characterize and calibrate its performance
Write, review, update, and execute test procedures and test scripts
Collaborate with the ground systems, simulators, flight software, and non-flight software teams to architect and design the non-flight software environment
Write scripts to support the testing of space flight hardware
Gain a detailed understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their operation
Comply with BAE Systems' software quality and version control standards
Maintain test logs and generate test reports
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

Qualification

Software configuration managementSpacecraft commandControlScriptingProgrammingMS Office proficiencyTestingTroubleshootingCommunicationAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required
Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related 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
Experience with software configuration management systems, such as Git and GitLab
Experience with spacecraft command and control systems, simulators, software test benches, and other electrical ground support equipment
A willingness to obtain and hold a TS/SCI clearance
Proficiency in MS Office tools
Solid experience with scripting and programming languages
Good communication skills
Excellent attention to detail, while also appreciating the bigger picture of complex and ambitious projects

Preferred

A desire to work hands-on with critical space-flight hardware
Experience in testing and troubleshooting spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems
Experience with coding languages are desired (Ruby, Python, C++)
Experience with Testing on Hardware
Experience with RF subsystems, design, integration, and testing

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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