Senior Spacecraft Integration and Test Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
The Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) Team plans and executes all space vehicle-level integration and test activities at Millennium. ATLO creates the detailed flow of activities throughout the buildup of the space vehicle, writes and executes all test and assembly procedures used in these activities, conducts system-level through environmental testing, and performs integration to launch vehicle. The Senior Spacecraft Integration and Test Engineer will collaborate with many teams such as Programs, Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Security to shape the direction of satellite production and help the company meet delivery targets, while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence in the assembly and test of satellites. The Senior ATLO Engineer is invited to improve the efficiency of current processes and play a critical role in developing satellites for manufacturability and large-scale constellations. A Senior ATLO Engineer will report functionally to an ATLO Team Lead and serve under or as an ATLO program lead. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative and a proactive problem-solver with experience in spacecraft integration, hardware-software integration, test systems, or production automation.
Requirements
- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, assembly sequencing, materials and process engineering, or similar field in Aerospace or Automotive or Commercial Industries
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Level 3: 7+ years’ experience in space systems
- Knowledge of satellite manufacturing engineering principles, standards, and concepts.
- Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts in a production environment
- Experience with common hardware-integration tools such as NI LabVIEW, DAQ hardware, electrical power supplies, signal analyzers, and multimeters.
- Experience with version control, understanding of basic software concepts, Python, C++, Linux environments, and computer network architecture.
- Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau)
- Proficiency in tracking tools such as MRP/ERP, Jira, MS Project, manufacturing execution systems, Teamcenter/PLM, and configuration management.
- Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to engineering, team members, customers, and management.
- Experience working with a union represented workforce
- Willingness to work different shifts, travel to launch site/integration locations, and to support critical mission milestones when surge support is needed
- Active Clearance
- Level 4: 10+ years’ experience in space systems
- All L3 Preferred Qualifications
- First-hand experience with every stage of the spacecraft integration and test lifecycle
- Proficiency with both mechanical assembly and electrical testing
- First-hand experience with spacecraft test campaign planning, including sequence of events, durations of each task, and accounting for constraints and dependencies
- Practice and proficiency with training, mentoring, and leading other engineers through manufacturing operations
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of a satellite program from assembly through launch
- Review initial engineering drawings and schematics to anticipate build challenges, and reach back into the company’s early-design processes or proposal activities to create manufacturability improvements downstream
- Interface with technicians, quality inspectors, and engineers in a cleanroom as needed to guide the troubleshooting of non-conformances and corrective actions, and provide go/no-go judgment and rationale
- Integrate, test, and troubleshoot development platforms for flight vehicles to generate high-quality procedures and understand the functions of the system
- Act as a signature authority on test and assembly procedures, process plans, and new program initiatives
- Lead environmental testing of satellites (EMI/C, Dynamics, TVAC) and launch integration campaigns, including select responsibilities for overarching plans, maintaining schedule, and staffing
- Drive improvements to increase production throughput, reduce space vehicle build hours and quality issues, and remove waste from complex processes
- Utilize statistical and analytical tools to monitor performance metrics of teams and product execution plans
Benefits
- competitive base pay
- variable compensation opportunities
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
