Systems Engineer Test

Headcount: 2 (level 3 and level 4)

Contract: Twelve-month contract, with contract-to-hire

Employment Type: Contract

Tech / Domain Environment

• SWIL and HWIL testing with test software and hardware.
• Work is oriented toward a classified environment and national-defense applications.

Job Duties

• Lead preparation, execution and post-test analysis for rocket motor integration and test activities.
• Develop, maintain and standardize test plans, procedures and data collection strategies.
• Oversee SWIL and HWIL test software and hardware development.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and team members.
• Communicate test results, status and issues to management, customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and engineering standards during test activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in test processes, tools and methodologies.
• Lead TRRs and other technical reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and resolve test anomalies.
• Apply controls and systems engineering principles to test systems and instrumentation.
• Operate rocket-system tests on the ground, including controls operation and test execution.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of hands-on test engineering experience in propulsion systems, aerospace or related industries, including rocket motor integration and testing.
• Extensive experience integrating and testing complex hardware and software systems.
• Advanced programming proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Python and Simulink for developing, debugging and optimizing test software.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience with RS-422, RS-485 and CAN serial communication protocols.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with MIL-STD and aerospace qualification/acceptance test practices.
• Strong background in DAQ systems, instrumentation and controls engineering principles applied to test systems and integration.
• Intimate knowledge of instrumentation, calibration standards and methodologies.
• Actuator testing experience.
• Rocket motor industry experience.
• Experience with actuator testing.
• Solid rocket motor industry experience is preferred over general rocket experience.

Nice to Haves

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills guiding engineers across multiple teams, leading complex projects and technical discussions and making high-impact decisions.
• A proven track record of driving results in high-pressure test environments.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills conveying technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Dedication to quality, safety, accountability and mission-focused teamwork in national defense applications.
• Experience with test software development, automation and high-fidelity simulation tools.