Senior Space Vehicle Test & Integration Engineer

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Space Vehicle Test & Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA to advise on technical and programmatic aspects of a critical space system. You will ensure mechanical, electrical, and software components function safely and reliably to complete missions.

Role requires leading reviews, translating customer needs into test requirements, and providing risk assessments and recommendations to the Government. On-site collaboration with Government and external stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs.
• Experience applying the full range of systems engineering disciplines and milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• On-site Space Vehicle Test & Integration Engineer work in Chantilly, VA with Government collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures and tools to test integrated space vehicle assemblies and verify health before pad.
• Serve as SME in ground/test software and test equipment for propulsion and avionics.
• Develop test criteria and pass/fail requirements for space vehicle checkouts.
• Create validation procedures for space vehicle.
• Identify and drive improvements to testing and safety.
• Provide technical leadership to Government on risks and issues.
• Act as main technical point of contact between Government and design/build teams.
• Generate reports, risk assessments, and presentations for the customer.
• Offer inputs and actions for technical and programmatic topics.
• Foster communication to identify challenges and solutions.
• Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews for compliance and quality.
• Support system development from requirements verification to mission design and prototype test.
• Lead reviews and translate customer needs into test requirements.
• Participate in studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities.
• Support verification, validation, and test planning.
• Provide assessments of contractor designs at milestone reviews for progress and risks.
• Engage with development contractors to evaluate designs and test plans.
• Develop documents and brief Government/industry on status.

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Space Vehicle Test & Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA to advise on technical and programmatic aspects of a critical space system. You will ensure mechanical, electrical, and software components function safely and reliably to complete missions.

Role requires leading reviews, translating customer needs into test requirements, and providing risk assessments and recommendations to the Government. On-site collaboration with Government and external stakeholders is essential.