Systems Engineer, Test Planning and Execution
Role Overview
Application of electro-optical and infrared remote sensing system knowledge to develop and refine space payload system architectures for weather, earth science, missile defense, ISR, or other space sensing missions
Experience associated with the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of EO/IR Payload systems with complex hardware/software attributes
Support requirements maintaining automated test infrastructure and Python-based test frameworks supporting electrical, software, and optical subsystem verification
Collaborate with the Flight Software teams to assess, debug, and verify C-based embedded code behavior through hardware-in-the-loop testing
Document test procedures, configurations, and results in accordance with engineering and quality processes
Support payload concept development, system architecture development, system and subsystem requirements development, systems analysis and trade studies, and systems modeling and simulation
Organize and review technical efforts, documentation, and deliverables on payload contracts in conjunction with program management staff.
Provide guidance on program risks/opportunities
Responsible for program technical issue resolution, ensures root cause is identified and corrective actions are executed
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Summary
Application of electro-optical and infrared remote sensing system knowledge to develop and refine space payload system architectures for weather, earth science, missile defense, ISR, or other space sensing missions
Experience associated with the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of EO/IR Payload systems with complex hardware/software attributes
Support requirements maintaining automated test infrastructure and Python-based test frameworks supporting electrical, software, and optical subsystem verification
Collaborate with the Flight Software teams to assess, debug, and verify C-based embedded code behavior through hardware-in-the-loop testing
Document test procedures, configurations, and results in accordance with engineering and quality processes
Support payload concept development, system architecture development, system and subsystem requirements development, systems analysis and trade studies, and systems modeling and simulation
Organize and review technical efforts, documentation, and deliverables on payload contracts in conjunction with program management staff.
Provide guidance on program risks/opportunities
Responsible for program technical issue resolution, ensures root cause is identified and corrective actions are executed
Job Qualifications
- 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Experience with key elements of the design, assembly, test, and operation of EO/IR space sensors.
- Strong multi-disciplinary technical breadth in Space Systems and Ground Test Domain
- Specialized experience including the use of structured analysis, design methodologies and/or design tools in the development and implementation of large projects and experience leading EO/IR sensor assembly, integration, and test teams.
- Familiarity with optics and optical test equipment, including Collimators, Integrating Spheres, Blackbodies, Lasers, and stages
- Understanding of Python for test automation, data handling, hardware control, and analysis
- Ability to read and understand C code, particularly for diagnostics and interface verification
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
- Creative problem solver who demonstrates a broad ranging technical skillset
- Able to present results and communicate with customers and senior management
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required (Current clearance highly desired).
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