Systems Engineer/Prin Systems Engineer - Integration & Test (AHT)

Description

The company's Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA is hiring Systems Engineers at Level 2 and Level 3.

You will support Ground Element testing in the factory (DT&E1) and on site (DT&E2) by running dry-runs and run-for-records, writing test procedures, and presenting at TRRs and TRBs.

You will also contribute inputs to Request for Change documents and CDRL deliverables in the Ground Element scope, such as network interface planning documents, system test plans, facilities requirements and site integration requirements.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Write and update system-level integration and test procedures for the Ground Element in both factory and site testing.
• Plan and run dry-runs and run-for-records, coordinating test resources, configurations and data capture.
• Build and present material for TRRs and TRBs covering objectives, setups, results and discrepancies.
• Review test data against requirements, spot anomalies, find root causes and push discrepancies to closure with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Draft or contribute to RFCs and configuration change control artifacts based on test findings and changing system needs.
• Write and maintain Ground Element documents, including network interface planning, system test plans, site integration requirements and facilities requirements.
• Support hardware, software and network integration in the ground system, including setup, checkout and fault finding on complex interfaces.
• Work closely with software, network and systems engineers to make sure the system is testable, ready to integrate and verified against requirements.
• Take part in site installation, integration and verification, including extended trips to operational sites when needed.
• Follow test processes, configuration management and quality standards, and suggest ways to make testing more efficient and effective.

Requirements

• Level 2: a bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 2+ years of engineering experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field.
• Level 3: a bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 5+ years of engineering experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field plus 3 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM field plus 1 year of experience.
• An active SCI clearance is required at the time you apply and before your start date, as described in conditions.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time, often for extended stretches of up to two months.
• Clear written and oral communication, shown through written requirements and test and evaluation criteria.
• Preferred: experience writing test procedures, planning tests, or doing integration and test work.
• Preferred: working knowledge of Linux and comfort working in a command line environment.
• Preferred: working knowledge of scripting in Python.
• Preferred: software integration experience.
• Preferred: basic networking experience.
• Preferred: CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Preferred: working knowledge of test instruments such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Preferred: experience troubleshooting complex systems.
• Preferred: ground segment testing and ground integration experience.
• Preferred: experience on a diverse team in a quick-moving environment.
• Preferred: experience with automated test and integration frameworks, including Playwright.

Conditions

SCI clearance is required for start. You must hold an active SCI at the time you apply and before your start date. Continued employment requires keeping the clearance and program access the role needs in future.

Travel is about 10% of the time, and you must be willing to travel up to 25%, sometimes for stretches of up to two months.

Full-time position based in Redondo Beach, CA.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance and work/life programs, paid time off, health and wellness resources and employee discounts.
• Flexible schedules, such as a 9/80 schedule with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.
• Primary level base salary range of $91,800.00 to $137,600.00, or secondary level range of $114,000.00 to $171,000.00. Offers depend on scope, experience, education, skills and market conditions.
• Possible eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus, with long-term incentives possible for Vice President and Director roles.
• Company-paid holidays, paid time off for vacation or personal business, life and disability insurance and a savings plan.