Lead Spacecraft Assembly & Test Engineer

Barrios; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology, Houston-based engineering partner, seeks an Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer to drive spacecraft structure and system integration, adhering to drawings and procedures. The role covers cross-disciplinary tasks across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software domains, with hands-on testing and verification duties.

The candidate will lead development and execution of integration and test procedures, supervise equipment operation (EGSE/MGSE), perform diagnostics, and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 10 years of related engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with spacecraft assembly, integration, and test.
• Mechanical design experience including complex assemblies and hardware production.
• Applied experience using CAD modeling software (Creo, NX, SolidWorks).
• Applied experience with engineering drawings created to ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).
• Experience developing and executing spacecraft environmental testing and launch campaign operations.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as ECSS, AS9100, NASA, or customer-specific requirements.
• Experience developing automated test scripts and test software.
• Experience leading technical reviews and cross-functional team integration.
• Knowledge of configuration management and systems engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, assembly, and integration of spacecraft structures, subsystems, payloads, and flight hardware in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Integrate electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software elements into complete spacecraft systems.
• Develop, review, approve, and execute spacecraft integration and test procedures.
• Lead functional, performance, and end-to-end verification testing of spacecraft hardware and software.
• Operate and maintain Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), test racks, simulators, and laboratory instrumentation.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and integration anomalies encountered during assembly and testing activities.
• Perform root-cause investigations and corrective action implementation.

Skills

Spacecraft assembly and integration

Test engineering

Technical leadership

Root-cause analysis

System engineering processes

GD&T

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Creo/NX/SolidWorks

Job description

Barrios Technology, Houston-based engineering partner, seeks an Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer to drive spacecraft structure and system integration, adhering to drawings and procedures. The role covers cross-disciplinary tasks across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software domains, with hands-on testing and verification duties.

The candidate will lead development and execution of integration and test procedures, supervise equipment operation (EGSE/MGSE), perform diagnostics, and