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We're seeking an action-oriented engineer with intellectual curiosity who is excited to utilize their potential in testing space flight hardware. As an Engineer I, you will be part of a spacecraft/space vehicle test team as a test engineer, with a focus on writing test scripts to support flight hardware testing.

As an Engineer I, you will work closely with, and be mentored by, experts in the field. You may have the opportunity to lead a significant test activity on a large space vehicle program, lead a subsystem on a small to mid-size effort, or take responsibility as a shift lead during spacecraft acceptance testing.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You ll Do:

+ Work in a fast-paced team environment to integrate and test spacecraft hardware.

+ Work in cleanroom and lab environments to verify that the hardware meets requirements and characterize/calibrate its performance.

+ Write, review, update, and execute test procedures and test scripts.

+ Collaborate with the ground systems, simulators, flight software, and non-flight software teams to architect and design the non-flight software environment.

+ Write scripts to support the testing of space flight hardware.

+ Gain a detailed understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their operation.

+ Support space vehicle launch and commissioning campaigns.

+ Prepare technical documentation and give presentations to peers and management.

+ Collaborate with system and subsystem engineers, mission assurance, technicians, and other program personnel.

+ Use test and measurement equipment to test and troubleshoot spaceflight hardware.

+ Champion team compliance with company software quality and version control standards.

+ Maintain test logs and generate test reports.

+ Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

+ Perform other duties as necessary.

**On-Site Work Environment:** This position requires regular in-person engagement by working **on-site five days** each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

+ Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.

+ May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.

+ May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

+ BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.

+ Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

+ Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems.

+ Experience with scripting and programming.

+ Experience with software configuration management systems, such as Git and GitLab.

+ Experience with spacecraft command and control systems, simulators, software test benches, and other electrical ground support equipment.

+ Good communication skills are essential.

+ Attention to detail, while appreciating the bigger picture of complex and ambitious projects.

+ A desire to work hands-on with critical space-flight hardware.

+ Good interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment.

+ Proficiency in MS Office tools.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics preferred.

+ Experience with Ruby or Python is desired.

+ Experience with Docker, Linux, and real-time operating systems is desired.

+ Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines is desired.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $63653 - $108210

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Systems Integration & Test Engineer I Test Engineer and Scripting - Space Vehicles

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