Lead EO/IR Space Payload I&T Engineer

General Atomics

Acton (MA)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 190,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

GeneralAtomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is seeking a highly motivated Systems Integration & Test engineer for the Optical Payload I&T team in Acton, MA. You will plan and execute integration, test, and verification activities for electro-optical space payloads, working with systems, software, and electrical engineers to ensure performance and reliability.

The role involves test automation, data analysis, and collaboration in lab and cleanroom environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field.
9+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree; 7+ with a Master's; 4+ with a PhD.
Practical experience with system integration, verification, test, or complex lab development.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute integration, functional test, qualification, and acceptance activities for EO/IR payload hardware.
Develop detailed test plans and procedures from system requirements and verification objectives.
Coordinate hardware/software configurations, GSE, and instrumentation for tests.
Support system verification planning and maintain evidence for requirements closure.
Perform hands-on payload integration and testing in lab and environmental-test environments.
Lead test events and coordinate engineers, operators, and stakeholders.
Analyze test data, document results, anomalies, and compliance; propose retest plans.