Experienced Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team and contribute to innovative technologies supporting critical national security missions. We are seeking a motivated mid-level or senior-level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to join our Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this role, you will support SDL’s mission for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) by establishing and operating AI&T capabilities for small spacecraft, spacecraft payloads, and aeroshell vehicles. Working closely with government program managers, engineers, and SDL technical teams, you will support programs from AI&T planning through integration, testing, and reporting. This position is ideal for an engineer with broad technical expertise who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven R&D environment and is comfortable navigating the uncertainty of emerging technologies.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science and 8+ years of relevant
Knowledge of system engineering tools and analysis methods
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience leading teams of engineers and technicians
Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.
Familiarity with test equipment, MGSE, and EGSE
Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail while still having a system-level perspective
Ability to make decisions independently and seek guidance as appropriate

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret security clearance
Experience with defining and documenting requirements
Experience with environment test processes (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC, etc.)
Experience with optics system calibration and testing
Experience with MBSE tools and processes
Hands on experience with spaceflight article design, fabrication, and testing
Broad understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and optical systems astrodynamics, navigation, propulsion, or guidance
Experience with schedules and requirement tracking.
Experience leading small teams and coordinating with others to solve challenging problems.

Responsibilities

Leads facility stand-up and sustainment processes, including equipment, supplies, hardware, software, support equipment, and other resources required to support AI&T operations
Manages classified logistics, procurement, calibration, and hardware configuration control in accordance with program and facility requirements
Develops and maintains laboratory procedures, test plans, work instructions, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Qualification Test (QT) documentation, and associated test reports
Supports SDL and AFRL Program Managers and lead systems engineers in technical management of projects including technical risks, requirements, interfaces, configurations, and related systems engineering activities
Gathers system-level requirements, evaluate design alternatives, performs systems analysis, and decomposes solutions into actionable engineering tasks
Develops AI&T plans to satisfy program and system requirements, including requirement verification approaches, assembly and test sequences, and incorporating development units into the overall test strategy
Leads and performs activities for the assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) of space hardware across software, hardware, thermal, structural, optical, electrical, and related domains
Executes tests, gathers artifacts, and generates requirement verification reports
Develops, maintains, and communicates regular program status reports for internal and external customers to monitor and report progress