Ground & Flight Test Engineer, Integration & Safety
Core
Planning, coordinating, and executing ground and flight test campaigns for the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program, serving as the primary integration and safety coordination lead.
Role type
Senior IC ground and flight test engineer (integration & safety)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Missile Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test planning and execution, hardware/software integration, system safety coordination, hazard analysis, range safety documentation, test readiness reviews, mishap investigation, requirements traceability
Preferred skills
Missile defense/interceptor program experience, range operations, MIL-STD-882/1540 knowledge, U.S. Government customer interfacing
Technologies
MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1540, Range Commanders Council (RCC) standards
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and schedules; lead integration planning across hardware, software, and GSE; serve as liaison with range safety and system safety organizations; coordinate test site readiness and range scheduling; support test readiness reviews and safety review boards; drive corrective actions from mishap/failure investigations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC