Senior Satellite Integration and Test Engineer

Moog Inc; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Health benefits

401K match

Job summary

Moog Advanced Programs West, part of Moog Space and Defense, seeks a Senior Satellite Flight Software Integration and Test Engineer in Arvada, CO. You will lead integration and test activities for satellite avionics, write procedures, and automate tests to verify vehicle performance.

Ideal candidates have 8 years of hardware/software testing, strong scripting, and experience with satellite systems; a B.S./M.S. in engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or similar.
• 8 years of experience testing hardware and software.
• Experience in integration and test of satellite avionics hardware or flight software.
• Experience reviewing requirements and writing detailed test procedures and scripts.
• Experience with test planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of avionics hardware/software that comprise the space vehicle.
• Write test procedures and plans; create scripts for tests and automation.
• Execute test procedures and scripts to verify space vehicle meets customer needs.
• Review requirements and design documents; interface with system engineers and software developers.
• Install and configure flight hardware and software.

Skills

C/C++

Python

XML

Linux shell scripting

Scripting

Agile process

Customer interaction

Subcontractor management

Fast-paced teamwork

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

M.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

COSMOS

InControl

MAXGDS

Max Flight Software

VxWorks

Job description

Moog Advanced Programs (AP) West, a business unit of Moog Space and Defense, is looking for a Senior Satellite Flight Software Integration and Test Engineer to join our Space Vehicles team in Arvada, CO. Moog AP West specializes in passive and active vibration suppression/load alleviation products and services, spacecraft buses and sub-systems, spacecraft and payload structure and propulsive accommodations, and precision motion control.

The Space Vehicles team is rapidly growing and comprises a cross-disciplinary group of industry veterans and young talent alike. The focus is on the development of satellite buses, Orbital Maneuvering Vehicles (OMVs), space tugs, and more. The team is a tight-knit group of collaboration-oriented professionals that welcome others looking to work on multi-faceted, complex problems as a team.

This position has a primary focus of Flight Hardware and Software Integration and Test Engineering. The role includes the following: Develop a detailed understanding of all avionics hardware and software that comprise a space vehicle's avionics/electrical system; Write test procedures and test plans; Create scripts for test procedures and automated test; Execute Test Procedures and Scripts to verify that an assembled space vehicle will meet customer needs; Review requirements and design documents; Interface with System Engineers and Software Developers; Install and configure Flight Hardware and Software.

The Arvada, CO location is nestled in the foothills of the front range, just west of Denver. The office is a 10-minute drive from downtown Golden and Downtown Arvada and is an easy commute from most of the Denver Metro area. Colorado offers year-round outdoor activities and is a melting pot of cultures.

Minimum Qualifications that will you'll need to bring with you:

• B.S. (4 year) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
• 8 years of experience testing hardware and software.
• Experience in Integration and Test of satellite avionics hardware and/or flight software or related experience.
• Experience reviewing requirements and writing detailed test procedures and associated test scripts.
• Experience with test planning and execution.
• Experience with testing software on target hardware.
• Experience with testing avionics boxes and components.
• Experience with ground/lab electrical support equipment and test equipment.
• Experience with satellite or other space vehicle command and telemetry systems.
• Self-Starter, ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and can communicate effectively.
• This position requires access to US Export Controlled Information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Spacecraft Flight Software development and design.
• Experience verifying Flight Software.
• Experience handling Flight Hardware in a lab environment.
• Experience with Spacecraft Flight Hardware and Software integration.
• Experience writing automated tests.
• Experience with one of the following ground software (command and telemetry) programs: COSMOS, InControl, MAXGDS or similar Command and Telemetry Software Systems.
• Experience with MAX Flight Software.
• Experience with program and design review process (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Experience using VxWorks, or other RTOS.
• Experience in C/C++, Python3, XML and scripting language (Linux Shells).
• Experience with the Agile process.
• Experience interacting with customer and managing customer needs.
• Experience interacting with subcontractors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.

Salary negotiations start at $120,000

What's in it for you?

• Flexible Planned Vacation
• Outstanding Health Benefits
• Generous 401K company contribution and match

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