Sr Specialist, Systems Integration & Test Engineer (UAV Propulsion)
Sr Specialist, Systems Integration & Test Engineer (UAV Propulsion)
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Job Title: Sr Specialist Systems Integration & Test Engineer (UAV Propulsion)
Job Code: 27681
Job Location:Ashburn VA
Job Description:
The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV) advanced radar systems next-generation weapon systems and other RF sensor technologies.
As the Sr. Specialist Systems Integration & Test Engineer you will be responsible for maintenance management and care of propulsion test equipment and the execution of propulsion testing. You will act as the Crew Chief for an engine test platform and liase with the UAS design team to define testing to assist in product verification and risk reduction activities. You will help define test scope be responsible for updating the electromechanical design and instrumentation of test platform manage documentation and configuration control and support creation of test reports to communicate results. You will work alongside a small multi-functional propulsion team to execute testing. Primary efforts will be propulsion related but scope of the role also includes integration testing and troubleshooting of full UAS design.
Essential Functions:
- Define and perform verification test efforts including lab chamber ground and flight test
- Coordinate with team to create test plans: define unit under test setup test equipment identify and install sensors utilize data acquisition systems write test procedures identify entry/exit criteria host Test Readiness Reviews
- Review data from design verification test efforts draw conclusions from data and provide guidance to team on next steps
- Execute system integration and engineering test efforts of full unmanned systems
- Support hands-on troubleshooting and RCCA efforts for unmanned systems
- Own configuration management and documentation for propulsion test platform
- Provide technical guidance to internal engineers as well as external suppliers; while ensuring technical schedule and cost objectives of the hardware are met
- Help perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
- System design synthesis of complex electronic systems to include processes and interfaces in testing
- Perform trade studies on a variety of systems and components
- Obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
- Lifting up to 20 lbs
- 10% travel may be required
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related lieu of a degree a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
- System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options
- Hands-on experience being involved in system integration engineering testing and system performance characterization
- Basic electrical engineering skills including soldering cable builds etc
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Exposure to/experience with engine or fuel system testing
- Strong knowledge of jet engine design fuel system design incompressible fluids modeling
- A&P License or experience as mechanic
- Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
- Experience with prototyping and bench testing of components and subsystems
- Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking
- Experience in using data acquisition systems such as NIDAQ
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with Matlab Simulink LabView
- Experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems
- Experience in deriving requirements from customer objectives and concepts of operations
- Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment
- Excellent communication skills (written verbal & presentation)
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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