Senior Space Vehicle EO/IR Integration and Test Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end integration and test campaigns for space vehicles, focusing on EO/IR payloads including photon detecting imagers, thermal sensors, LIDAR, and laser range finders.
Role type
Senior IC space vehicle integration and test engineer
Builds
Space vehicles and EO/IR payloads for U.S. and allied military operations
Domain
Aerospace and defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Space vehicle integration and test campaign leadership, EO/IR hardware expertise, environmental testing (TVAC, shock, vibration, EMI/EMC), Python scripting for test automation, optical test equipment operation, MES/ERP/MRP systems proficiency, security clearance handling
Preferred skills
Advanced payload analysis (photon transfer, radiometry, boresight alignment), optical test equipment from industry leaders, launch site integration experience, CAD tool usage, cross-functional team leadership
Technologies
Python, TVAC, shock/vibration/EMI/EMC test equipment, optical test equipment (collimators, integrating spheres, theodolites, laser trackers, interferometers), MES/ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end integration and test campaigns for space vehicles, develop and implement integration and test plans, manage schedules and timelines for I&T operations, diagnose and resolve anomalies during testing, conduct environmental test campaigns, utilize and modify test scripts for automation, operate and maintain test equipment, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC