Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer II (Contract)

airbusspaceanddefense; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense seeks an Electrical Engineer II to support EGSE design, validation, and integration for spacecraft test systems.

You will work across hardware and software interfaces, develop procedures, and troubleshoot complex issues with cross‑functional teams. The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering throughout the EGSE lifecycle, including configuration control, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, IT, and procurement to ensure reliable test capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace or related technical discipline.
• 3–6 years of electrical engineering experience focusing on test systems or EGSE preferred.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and validation in space/aerospace environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system‑level issues.
• Familiarity with spacecraft electrical systems and test environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and deployment of EGSE systems including hardware interfaces, power, data buses, and communication links.
• Ensure EGSE meets program requirements and quality standards; assist in test procedures, configurations, and validation protocols.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues during integration and test campaigns; provide real‑time support and root cause analysis.
• Perform integration and functional verification of EGSE hardware and software components; verify spacecraft interface replication.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, QA, IT, and Procurement to meet operational needs and support reviews and change control.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Power supplies

Logic analyzers

Scripting (Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW)

Job description

Position Summary:

As an Electrical Engineer II focused on Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, you will be a key contributor within the Electrical Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting the design, validation, integration, and optimization of EGSE systems used for spacecraft test and verification. Your role will involve hands‑on engineering work across the EGSE lifecycle—including requirements development, troubleshooting, system enhancements, and cross‑functional coordination—to ensure high system performance and reliability in support of satellite programs.

Position Responsibilities:

EGSE System Design & Development:

• Support the design, development, and deployment of EGSE systems including hardware interfaces, power supplies, data buses, and communication links.
• Ensure EGSE systems meet program requirements, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Assist in the development of test procedures, system configurations, and validation protocols.

Troubleshooting & Support:

• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to EGSE systems during integration and test campaigns.
• Provide real‑time support during system‑level test activities, including anomaly resolution and root cause analysis.
• Document and implement improvements to EGSE tools, processes, and procedures based on findings.

System Integration & Validation:

• Perform integration and functional verification of EGSE hardware and software components.
• Contribute to system‑level testing by ensuring EGSE accurately replicates spacecraft interfaces and functionality.
• Validate EGSE performance through rigorous testing and support configuration control of test systems.

Collaboration & Process Coordination:

• Work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and IT teams to ensure EGSE solutions meet operational needs.
• Participate in design reviews, readiness assessments, and failure review boards.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams for hardware sourcing and vendor technical support.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of EGSE configurations, modifications, and validation activities.
• Support change control processes by documenting engineering changes, system upgrades, and technical decisions.
• Generate and maintain reports for internal and customer‑facing reviews.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience:

• 3–6 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on test systems or EGSE preferred.
• Experience supporting hardware/software integration and validation in a space or aerospace environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system‑level technical issues.
• Familiarity with spacecraft electrical systems and test environments a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Solid understanding of EGSE architectures, including power, data, and communication interfaces.
• Proficient in interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and system requirements.
• Skilled in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with test automation and scripting for test execution and data collection.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across hardware and software domains.
• Effective verbal and written communication for technical documentation and collaboration.
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional environments and under time‑sensitive conditions.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
• Understanding of test management and configuration tools.
• Working knowledge of tools such as Atlassian JIRA/Confluence, SAP, and Microsoft Office 365.

Travel Required:

• Up to 15% (domestic/international).

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizenship required.

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Carrying: able to carry documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.