Integration and Test Engineer

OverviewIntegration and Test EngineerLOCATION: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CAJOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: Ability to pass a Federal Background CheckCERTIFICATION: TRAVEL: As NeededSALARY: 150,000 – 175,000Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer located at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. The I&T Engineer will support missions, projects, payloads, instruments, and technology demonstrators. The I&T Engineer will be responsible for the planning, documenting, creation, execution of the assembly, integration, and test campaign including Verification and Validation (V&V) in preparation for flight.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSA Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or similar engineering technical area, in lieu of a degree 7 years of experience in Integration and Test of aerospace systemsAt least 3 years of related experience with electromechanical systems, lab testing, or aerospace integration and testDetail knowledge and experience with Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) for spaceflight applicationsMust be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable eventsThorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasksFamiliar with and able to present data and recommendations to a diverse audience of project managers, scientists, engineers, and technical staffSuperb verbal and written communication skillsSelf-motivated and independent thinkerPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS NASA or industry spaceflight experience highly desiredKnowledge and experience with instruments and payloads beneficialExperience with laboratory and facility requirements and safety needs a benefitIdeal candidate has demonstrated ability to assign work and manage personnel and tasks Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirableYou may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what is outlined, but if you think you can bring Integration and Test value we encourage you to applyRESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for the overall assembly, integration, and test of projects, payloads, instruments, and technology demonstratorsServe as the central point of contact connecting mission systems, design engineers, software developers, and techniciansWorking with systems engineering and subsystem engineers (mechanical, thermal, C&DH, ADCS/GNC, communications, propulsion, software) to plan and implement the assembly, integration, and test for verification and validationIdentify, procure, or facilitate fabrication of tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) including Electrical, Mechanical, and SoftwareTailor the integration and test flow to mission and project specific needs and risk classificationCreate, review, implement, and approve AI&T proceduresEnsure requirement verifications and validations are included in AI&T proceduresPerform inspections, review, assembly, integration, test, and closeout tasksIdentify, communicate, and deconflict tasks, deliverables, and schedule impactsIdentify and disposition non-conformances, issues, and failuresTroubleshoot hardware and software during assembly, integration, and testBuild End Item Data Packages (EIDP) including as run inspections, integration, and test procedures, non-conformances, and reworkPerform or facilitate laboratory and facility setup, maintenance, and upgradesIdentify, complete, and track trainings for engineers, technicians, and staffEnsure tooling and equipment is calibrated prior to AI&T activitiesCreate and adhere to lab safety plans meeting NASA requirementsFacilitate the packaging and shipping of spaceflight hardware, software and support equipmentResponsible for monthly, periodic, and milestone review products and reports Interface with Government, contractors, and mission partner staff Some travel may be required to support mission and project partners