Systems Engineer I, Edwards AFB
About The Position
Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) has an opening in The Effectors Center for an Electronic/Flight Test Engineer supporting the AMRAAM missile at Edwards AFB, California. The position primarily supports a multi-platform, multi-service weapon and reports to the IVC Field/Test Support Section Lead and Department Manager. Work is performed under general direction, and the engineer is expected to independently determine and develop solutions. This is a demanding, hands-on position involving laboratory work, flight-line support, and direct flight-test support around operational aircraft. Non-standard and extended hours may be required under potentially extreme conditions. Domestic travel is required, typically for one-week trips, at approximately 10%. The engineer must obtain and maintain additional program access as required. An active, transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before starting, and the ability to obtain an interim clearance is also required. U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math, or another related engineering discipline, and less than 2 years of experience.
- Experience with flight-testing procedures.
- Experience with integration and test.
- Experience troubleshooting varied electronic equipment.
- Experience with MATLAB.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start; ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience interacting directly with government customers and peers.
- Experience interpreting requirements and translating knowledge points into test plans and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform integration, verification, and testing in the laboratory or field to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications and requirements.
- Collect data, review and analyze data elements, and provide quick-look reports of results.
- Support flight-line testing around operational aircraft.
- Obtain and maintain additional program access as required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
