Space Systems Integration & Test Lead – Hybrid (DoD Secret)

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer to support the RAPID laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM. The role requires leading IT integration and test campaigns for complex systems and coordinating with government customers and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have DoD clearance, a strong engineering background, and experience guiding technical discussions while managing schedules and risks across multiple vendors.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Background in IT infrastructure, software development, or network engineering.
• Experience leading integration and test campaigns for complex IT or software systems.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead reporting to the RAPID Chief Engineer and Program Manager.
• Lead and participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder briefings.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and other program offices to align objectives.
• Develop and manage unit, subsystem, and system level verification requirements.
• Develop and manage end-to-end test objectives.
• Manage integration and test schedule and execution for multiple vendors.
• Communicate risk posture and technical status to program and customer leadership.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Software development

Network engineering

Integration testing

Technical leadership

Communication

Time management

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

Astrion is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer to support the RAPID laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM. The role requires leading IT integration and test campaigns for complex systems and coordinating with government customers and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have DoD clearance, a strong engineering background, and experience guiding technical discussions while managing schedules and risks across multiple vendors.