Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer

General Dynamics • Scottsdale, AZ

25d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Integration and Test Engineer for the General Dynamics Space Avionics and Payloads team, youll be a key element of the integration and test team responsible for module and unit level testing space flight payload assemblies that support critical missions and national security. You will also work directly with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, quality, and program management in a cross-functional environment. A highly qualified candidate will have direct Integration and Test experience with hi-reliability space payloads and/or vehicles. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Integration and Test of space flight hardware Experience with Automated Testing Environments or Special Test EquipmentExperience with Linux and Windows operating systems, specially Win11, RHEL, and UbuntuExperience with RF Test equipment to include both vector and analog signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, digital delay generators, spectrum analyzers, signal analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.Experience with RF frequency ranges from DC to 40GHz, but up to V band preferred.Experience with failure review board processes, Failure Reporting and CorrectiveAction systems relevant to electronic systems for spaceExperience with SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/PSA evolution Some of the key tasks for this position include: Manage to schedule commitments and need dates by driving daily and weekly execution of test teams. Direct and prioritize resources for optimal test flows Establish benchmarks for repeated operations and track performance improvements driving down cost of test Proactively assess maintenance needs for Special Test Equipment and other customer owned test assets to ensure continuous flow of hardware; help establish long term maintenance plan and support customer budget planning for long term On Orbit Sustainment Identify and develop subject matter expertise across payloads What sets you apart: Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the integration and test life cycle Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions. Demonstrated ability to interface with program management and customers Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Workplace Options: This position is Onsite. While on-site, you will be a part of the Engineering Team located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
• Agile experience preferred.
• Department of DefenseTS/SCI security clearance ispreferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the integration and test life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with program management and customers
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Nice To Haves

• Integration and Test of space flight hardware
• Experience with Automated Testing Environments or Special Test EquipmentExperience with Linux and Windows operating systems, specially Win11, RHEL, and UbuntuExperience with RF Test equipment to include both vector and analog signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, digital delay generators, spectrum analyzers, signal analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with RF frequency ranges from DC to 40GHz, but up to V band preferred.
• Experience with failure review board processes, Failure Reporting and CorrectiveAction systems relevant to electronic systems for space
• Experience with SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/PSA evolution

Responsibilities

• Manage to schedule commitments and need dates by driving daily and weekly execution of test teams.
• Direct and prioritize resources for optimal test flows
• Establish benchmarks for repeated operations and track performance improvements driving down cost of test
• Proactively assess maintenance needs for Special Test Equipment and other customer owned test assets to ensure continuous flow of hardware; help establish long term maintenance plan and support customer budget planning for long term On Orbit Sustainment
• Identify and develop subject matter expertise across payloads

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees