AI&T Thermal Test Manufacturing Engineer

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is seeking an experienced Thermal Test Engineer to support the thermal vacuum testing of optical systems and payloads. The role focuses on integration and testing of optical parts, sub-assemblies, and final payloads with limited direction.

The engineer will set up and maintain TVAC chambers, work with cryogenic/high-vacuum systems, and troubleshoot equipment while coordinating with engineers, customers, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or related technical field and 9+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Applies advanced technical manufacturing engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice plus project/program leadership including planning and coordinating workloads.
• Must be able to develop new concepts, solve unusually complex problems, and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for leadership interface with multiple stakeholders.
• Customer focused, capable of working independently or in a team and willing to travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the thermal vacuum testing of optical parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Support setup and maintenance of testing capabilities: Thermal and TVAC chambers or other equipment.
• Work with Cryogenic, High-Vacuum or High-Pressure Systems; provide technical expertise on thermal vacuum systems.
• Hands-on Thermal Vacuum Test of Opto-Mechanical systems and Optical Payloads.
• Read and interpret mechanical/electrical diagrams and customer test requirements to design test solutions.
• Troubleshoot test equipment issues (leaks, mechanical or electrical).
• Maintain configuration control of test facilities systems (air, cooling tower, vacuum, LN2, nitrogen).
• Collaborate with engineers, test directors, contractors and customers on test planning and execution.
• Coordinate for Test Support Equipment development with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure production processes comply with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Our optical payloads team is seeking an experienced Thermal Test Engineer, this individual will have limited direction this position is responsible for supporting the thermal vacuum test process of Optical systems and Optical Space Payloads to ensure they meet the mission requirements, while focusing on integration and testing, of optical parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final optical payloads.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the thermal vacuum testing of optical parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Support efforts to set-up and maintain the following testing capabilities: Thermal and TVAC chambers, or other pieces of test equipment.
• Works with Cryogenic, High-Vacuum or High-Pressure Systems, or their subcomponents. Provide technical expertise on thermal vacuum systems
• Capable of Hands-On Thermal Vacuum Test of Opto-Mechanical systems and Optical Payloads.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams and schematics, and general test requirements from customers to design test solutions.
• Troubleshoot and solve test equipment issues (leak, mechanical or electrical).
• Support and maintain configuration and configuration control of test facilities systems, such as: Compressed air, chilled cooling tower, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, Nitrogen gas
• Work with engineers, test directors, contractors and customers on test planning, scheduling, preparation, readiness, and execution.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams in coordinating for Test Support Equipment (TSE) development.
• Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Applies advanced technical manufacturing engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones.
• Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 99,500 - 170,750