Senior Spacecraft Electrical I&T Engineer

General Atomics; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking an Electrical Integration & Test (I&T) Engineer in Herndon, VA. You will participate in system integration, test planning, and verification for spacecraft and flight-payload/ground electronics, coordinating with mechanical I&T and spacecraft teams to drive successful program outcomes.

The role requires extensive experience in engineering, C, Linux, scripting, and test equipment. Travel and TS clearance are expected in this national security context.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's, master's or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline with progressive engineering experience.
• 12+ years with bachelor's, 10+ years with master's, or 7+ years with PhD; may substitute equivalent engineering experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and professionals; leadership capability.
• Experience with spacecraft integration & test; spacecraft operations experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in C programming language; experience in Linux environment; scripting and data analysis.
• Customer focused, able to work independently or in a team, and travel as required; able to work extended hours.
• Top Secret Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in derived-requirements definition, system integration, test, and verification for spacecraft and associated flight-payload/ground electronics; work with mechanical I&T and spacecraft development teams.
• Develop and implement electrical integration procedures for flight vehicle assembly and Ground Support Equipment required for integration, test, and development.
• Formulate test plans for component, subsystem, and system level testing based on ICDs and system requirements; ensure compliance and safety standards.
• Evaluate integration of engineering solutions within the overall environment; ensure documentation and updates are completed.
• Communicate with engineers, solution users, and management; represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts/projects.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance of test equipment and process standards; support new equipment development.
• Travel in support of spacecraft launch campaigns or testing as required; observe safety and security obligations.

Skills

Electrical I&T experience

C programming

Linux environment

Data analysis

Scripting

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering

Tools

GCC

Makefiles

Shell scripting

Logic analyzers

Debugging aids

Job description

General Atomics is seeking an Electrical Integration & Test (I&T) Engineer in Herndon, VA. You will participate in system integration, test planning, and verification for spacecraft and flight-payload/ground electronics, coordinating with mechanical I&T and spacecraft teams to drive successful program outcomes.

The role requires extensive experience in engineering, C, Linux, scripting, and test equipment. Travel and TS clearance are expected in this national security context.