Assembly, Integration and Test Engineer I

Job summary

Job description: The Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) Engineer is responsible for developing, executing, and documenting test procedures for space technology systems ranging from CubeSats to ESPA-class spacecraft to ensure performance, functionality, and reliability in support of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) space missions.

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Qualifications

• Space environmental testing: Conduct and support functional and environmental testing including thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic, EMI/EMC, and other space-qualification tests
• This position requires hands-on experience with space hardware, understanding of spaceflight environmental
• and the ability to work in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) supporting cradle-to-grave space mission lifecycles from concept through launch and operations.
• Education/ Years of Relevant Experience: 0+ years of experience with BS degree
• Clearance: TS with ability to obtain SCI.
• Citizenship is required for this position.
• Compensation:
• Our team offers competitive

Responsibilities

• System Assembly and Integration:
• Perform hands-on assembly and integration of spacecraft buses, payloads, and experiments within government facilities
• Support integration of CubeSat through ESPA-class spacecraft and high-altitude balloon systems
• Integrate flight hardware and software components, ensuring proper interfaces and functionality
• Support spacecraft mechanical installation, harnessing, thermal blanketing, and system closeouts
• Coordinate with spacecraft subsystem engineers (power, communications, attitude control, propulsion, structures)
• Maintain clean room protocols, ESD procedures, and contamination control standards
• Support government integration facility management including equipment maintenance and calibration
• Space Environmental Testing:
• Develop and execute test plans for space-qualified environmental testing:
• Thermal vacuum testing (hot/cold operational and survival temperatures)
• Vibration and shock testing (simulating launch environments)

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