Integration & Test Engineer
About The Position
At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs. We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space. We are looking for a Test Engineer to support functional testing, and validation of electronic systems. This is a hands-on role focused on board-level testing, system-level testing, and documenting real-time issues. You’ll work alongside design engineers and test technicians to ensure hardware performs as expected, from early prototypes to flight-ready systems. We’re interested in individuals with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of their work. This role is engineering-driven and an essential component to system success.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 0-2+ years of related experience and/or a mix of similar education and experience.
- Familiarity with printed circuit assemblies and electrical test.
- Familiarity with electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer)
- Demonstrated ability to learn new/proprietary software in a timely manner
- Proven communication/interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and ability to be a strong team player.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with printed circuit assemblies and electrical test.
- Familiarity with electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer)
- Demonstrated ability to learn new/proprietary software in a timely manner.
- Proven communication/interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and ability to be a strong team player.
- Ability to be granted a security clearance if needed.
Responsibilities
- Support system requirements verification activities through program life cycle.
- Supports product development lifecycle from requirements development, through design and implementation, and completing with verification and validation.
- Support hardware, electrical, software, and firmware testing activities through design and requirement verification.
- Participate on creating verification and validation plans and test procedures tailored to the specific system requirements, encompassing both functional and environmental testing parameters.
- Conduct thorough functional testing of electronic components and systems to verify compliance with design requirements and specifications.
- Perform environmental testing, including thermal vacuum testing, vibration testing, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, to simulate the conditions of space and evaluate the performance of electronic systems.
- Support interfacing disciplines such as firmware, mechanical, RF, hardware, integration & test, and program management.
- Follow written instructions to execute tasking in a standard and repeatable manner.
- Set up and break down testing work area, as per training and instruction, by applying basic electro-mechanical skills.
- Determine test outcomes, record results, and recognize when to escalate issues.
- Recommend corrections, improvements to test procedures and/or processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Comfortable using various meters and tools including multimeters, signal generators, etc.
- Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations.
- Works independently or as part of a small team to complete assignments.
- Works with cross functional design team to design, develop and test electronics systems.
- Train and mentor Test Techs as needed.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life with AD&D
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
- Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- 401(k) (including company match)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
- Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
