Associate Ground & Flight Test Engineer, Integration & Safety
About The Position
The Associate Ground & Flight Test Engineer, Integration & Safety supports the planning, coordination, and execution of ground and flight test campaigns in support of the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program. Working under the direction of the senior Ground & Flight Test Engineer, this role contributes across the full test lifecycle — from requirements development and procedure writing through test execution, data collection, and post-test reporting. This position assists in the development and maintenance of test plans, test procedures, and test schedules, ensuring documentation is current, traceable to requirements, and aligned with program objectives. The engineer will support integration activities across hardware, software, and ground support equipment (GSE), helping to verify interface definitions and track readiness status leading up to test events. This role supports safety coordination efforts by contributing to hazard analyses, System Safety Plans, and Range Safety documentation under the guidance of the senior engineer and safety leads. The engineer will participate in test readiness reviews (TRRs), safety reviews, and anomaly investigations, developing familiarity with the processes and standards that govern safe and effective test execution. This position provides an opportunity to grow rapidly within a high-consequence, fast-paced development program of highest national priority, gaining hands-on experience across ground test, flight test, integration, and safety disciplines simultaneously.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or related engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Test planning, procedure development, or test execution support; Hardware/software integration or interface verification; System safety, hazard analysis, or safety documentation; Requirements development and traceability.
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively across engineering teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to missile defense, interceptor, space, or highly integrated aerospace flight programs.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), MIL-STD-1540, Range Commanders Council (RCC) safety standards, or equivalent safety and test standards.
- Experience supporting test readiness reviews, safety review boards, or anomaly investigations.
- Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and requirements management tools.
- Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers or range safety organizations.
Responsibilities
- Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of ground and flight test campaigns.
- Contributes across the full test lifecycle: requirements development, procedure writing, test execution, data collection, and post-test reporting.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of test plans, test procedures, and test schedules.
- Supports integration activities across hardware, software, and ground support equipment (GSE).
- Supports safety coordination efforts by contributing to hazard analyses, System Safety Plans, and Range Safety documentation.
- Participates in test readiness reviews (TRRs), safety reviews, and anomaly investigations.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
