Ground Systems Engineer I, Electrical
Core
Design, build, and activate electrical ground systems and test infrastructure to support hot fire tests and checkout functions for the Archimedes rocket engine and Neutron launch vehicle.
Role type
Ground Systems Engineer I, Electrical (IC)
Builds
Electrical test facilities, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation for rocket engine and vehicle testing
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and launch vehicle testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electrical system design, data acquisition system design, PLC programming, instrumentation, vendor coordination, test procedure development, electrical safety compliance, computer network knowledge, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
LabVIEW, liquid oxygen/methane facility operation, NFPA 70A knowledge, cross-disciplinary project execution
Technologies
LabVIEW, PLCs, data acquisition systems, computer networks
Responsibilities
Design critical test infrastructure including process diagrams and electrical layouts; specify and procure electrical and computer systems equipment; coordinate with vendors to fabricate key subsystems; work onsite for build-out and activation including data collection and interpretation; collaborate with design teams to perform tests on engine and stage hardware
Seniority
Entry-level IC (Bachelor's required, Master's/PhD preferred)