Lead Hypersonic Vehicle I&T Engineer

Next Matter; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stock incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Four weeks paid time off per year

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Lead Integration & Test Engineer to oversee warhead systems integration into hypersonic missile vehicles. This role requires extensive experience (8+ years) in aerospace and defense integration, with a focus on leading various test campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering and possess strong skills in automation, environmental testing, and team leadership, promoting safety and compliance in high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in integration and test for complex aerospace or defense systems.
• Demonstrated leadership of vehicle-level integration and test campaigns.
• Strong experience with ordnance handling and safe-and-arm devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead warhead-to-vehicle integration activities.
• Develop and execute vehicle-level Integration & Test plans.
• Support flight test preparation and post-flight data analysis.

Skills

Ordnance handling

Test automation

Environmental testing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Job description

A defense technology company is seeking a Lead Integration & Test Engineer to oversee warhead systems integration into hypersonic missile vehicles. This role requires extensive experience (8+ years) in aerospace and defense integration, with a focus on leading various test campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering and possess strong skills in automation, environmental testing, and team leadership, promoting safety and compliance in high-stakes environments.