LEAD ANALYST - LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Spacecraft Integration and Test Lead

San Antonio, Texas

Employer: SWRI
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Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • This position is for an Integration and Test team lead for spacecraft, instrument, or space hardware projects within the Spacecraft Development Department.
  • The I&T lead serves the Project Manager as the responsible engineer for hardware flow through delivery.
  • The Lead/Principal engineer will be a senior member of the spacecraft team who can help grow I&T capabilities and mentor junior level engineers and technicians.

  • Develop and document an Integration and Test Plan for an instrument, space hardware or full-up spacecraft project for internal and external customers.
  • Develop work flow and schedules to assemble and test spaceflight hardware within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Perform day-to-day tasking of support engineers, technologists and technicians.
  • Represent the Project as I&T lead in customer meetings and milestone reviews.
  • Plan and support spacecraft delivery to the launch site and launch operations, including early on-orbit check-out.

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics.
  • Shift work required.
  • 10 years: Spacecraft, space instrument or space hardware integration and test experience, including developing and executing test plans and test procedures. Proven track record of meeting hardware deliveries on schedule and budget.
  • 4 years: Integration and Test Leadership. Experience developing work flow and schedules, and tasking engineers and technicians.
  • Knowledgeable of modern aerospace test equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.). Experienced in space hardware environmental testing preferred.
  • Experience working with NASA Centers and Launch Service Providers preferred.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Created: 2024-06-30
Reference: 05-00196
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112

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