Senior Systems RF Integration and Test Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems•Scottsdale, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Integration and Test Engineer for the General Dynamics Space Avionics and Payloads team, you’ll 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. Experience creating and executing space flight hardware test plans and procedures is highly desired. Hands on experience writing / debugging test scripts for command and control of Special Test Equipment (STE) is highly desired. 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 Experience with troubleshooting high speed data interfaces, power supply interfaces and payload command & control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred 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.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Agile experience preferred.
Direct Integration and Test experience with hi-reliability space payloads and/or vehicles.
Experience creating and executing space flight hardware test plans and procedures is highly desired.
Hands on experience writing / debugging test scripts for command and control of Special Test Equipment (STE) is highly desired.
Integration and Test of space flight hardware, and Failure Review Board participation/leadership or any experience with Failure Reporting and Corrective Action systems relevant to electronic systems for space.
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
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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
Experience with troubleshooting high speed data interfaces, power supply interfaces and payload command & control.