Senior Systems RF Integration and Test Engineer

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
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$142,696–$158,303 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems RF Integration and Test Engineer

The Senior Systems RF Integration and Test Engineer joins the Space Avionics and Payloads team to perform module and unit level testing for space flight payload assemblies. This role involves managing test team execution, prioritizing resources for optimal test flows, and establishing performance benchmarks to reduce costs. Key responsibilities include creating and executing hardware test plans, writing and debugging test scripts for Special Test Equipment, and troubleshooting high speed data interfaces, power supply interfaces, and payload command and control. The position requires expertise in high-reliability space payloads and vehicles, including Failure Reporting and Corrective Action systems. Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and demonstrate proficiency in integration and test life cycle management for critical national security missions.

What you'll do

  • Perform module and unit level testing on space flight payload assemblies.
  • Create and execute hardware test plans and procedures for space flight systems.
  • Write and debug test scripts for the command and control of Special Test Equipment.
  • Manage test team schedules and prioritize resources to ensure optimal test flows.
  • Troubleshoot high-speed data interfaces, power supply interfaces, and payload command and control systems.
  • Establish performance benchmarks for repeated operations to reduce the cost of testing.
  • Assess maintenance needs for Special Test Equipment and develop long-term maintenance plans.
  • Participate in Failure Review Boards and manage Failure Reporting and Corrective Action systems.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field plus 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting high speed data interfaces, power supply interfaces, and payload command and control.
  • Direct integration and test experience with high-reliability space payloads and/or vehicles (preferred).
  • Experience creating and executing space flight hardware test plans and procedures (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience writing and debugging test scripts for Special Test Equipment (preferred).

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