Principal Test EngineerAssembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) IPT Lead

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Redwire is accelerating humanitys expansion into space by delivering reliable economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.Redwire specializes in the development and delivery of spacecraft aerospace structures mechanisms and thermal control solutions. The business unit performs design analysis testing and fabrication of advanced technologies through the complete concept-to-flight development cycle.

Summary

Redwire Space Missions has an exciting opportunity for aPrincipal Test Engineer andAssembly Integration & Test (AI&T) IPT Lead atour Albuquerque NM this role you will be responsible for leading the planning execution and delivery of all AI&T activities for a high-priority spacecraft program. You will ensure successful integration of flight hardware and software readiness for environmental and functional testing and successful delivery to the customer. This position requires strong leadership technical depth and the ability to coordinate across engineering disciplines suppliers and program management to achieve mission success.

Responsibilities

Lead the AI&T IPT ensuring all integration and test activities are executed on schedule within budget and to technical requirements.
Develop and maintain the AI&T plan including build flow integration sequences test campaigns and resource allocation.
Oversee spacecraft-level integration of subsystems and components ensuring proper configuration control and interface compliance.
Manage environmental and functional test campaigns (thermal vacuum vibration EMI/EMC acoustic deployment tests) including readiness reviews and anomaly resolution.
Coordinate with systems engineering hardware teams and operations to ensure verification and validation closure.
Drive risk management for integration and test activities identifying and mitigating technical and schedule risks.
Serve as the primary technical interface for AI&T with program leadership customers and suppliers.
Ensure adherence to safety quality and mission assurance standards throughout all AI&T operations.

Ideal Experience

Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
12 years of experience in spacecraft assembly integration and test.
Experience supporting government space customers (NASA Space Force SDA DARPA) and/or prime contractors.
Experience leading AI&T execution for complex spacecraft programs through environmental test and delivery.
Must have Active U.S. security clearance.

Desired Skills

Masters degree in Mechanical Electrical Systems Engineering or related technical discipline.
Experience with full spacecraft lifecycle from design through launch and on-orbit operations.
Demonstrated ability to manage cost schedule and technical performance for AI&T scope.
Expert understanding of spacecraft systems test architectures ground support equipment (GSE) and environmental testing.
Deep expertise in environmental testing at the vehicle and unit level including shock vibration thermal vacuum and EMI/EMC.
Proficient with digital test management automated data collection and configuration tracking tools.
Experience with requirements and verification management tools such as DOORS Jama or equivalent.
Experience with agile task execution tools such as Jira or Confluence.
Experience defining and satisfying success criteria in alignment to test and launch readiness.
Experience with launch vehicle integration and pre-launch operations.
Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills interfacing with customers suppliers and internal leadership.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to travel 25% travel may be required.

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity Innovation Impact Inclusion and Excellence.

Dont meet every single requirement above No worries. We want people who can grow collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture so if youre excited about this job posting we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARClick Here

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Redwire is accelerating humanitys expansion into space by delivering reliable economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.Redwire specializes in the development and delivery of spacecraft aerospace structures mechanisms and thermal control solutions. The business unit performs d...

Summary

Responsibilities

Lead the AI&T IPT ensuring all integration and test activities are executed on schedule within budget and to technical requirements.
Develop and maintain the AI&T plan including build flow integration sequences test campaigns and resource allocation.
Oversee spacecraft-level integration of subsystems and components ensuring proper configuration control and interface compliance.
Manage environmental and functional test campaigns (thermal vacuum vibration EMI/EMC acoustic deployment tests) including readiness reviews and anomaly resolution.
Coordinate with systems engineering hardware teams and operations to ensure verification and validation closure.
Drive risk management for integration and test activities identifying and mitigating technical and schedule risks.
Serve as the primary technical interface for AI&T with program leadership customers and suppliers.
Ensure adherence to safety quality and mission assurance standards throughout all AI&T operations.

Ideal Experience

Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
12 years of experience in spacecraft assembly integration and test.
Experience supporting government space customers (NASA Space Force SDA DARPA) and/or prime contractors.
Experience leading AI&T execution for complex spacecraft programs through environmental test and delivery.
Must have Active U.S. security clearance.

Desired Skills

Masters degree in Mechanical Electrical Systems Engineering or related technical discipline.
Experience with full spacecraft lifecycle from design through launch and on-orbit operations.
Demonstrated ability to manage cost schedule and technical performance for AI&T scope.
Expert understanding of spacecraft systems test architectures ground support equipment (GSE) and environmental testing.
Deep expertise in environmental testing at the vehicle and unit level including shock vibration thermal vacuum and EMI/EMC.
Proficient with digital test management automated data collection and configuration tracking tools.
Experience with requirements and verification management tools such as DOORS Jama or equivalent.
Experience with agile task execution tools such as Jira or Confluence.
Experience defining and satisfying success criteria in alignment to test and launch readiness.
Experience with launch vehicle integration and pre-launch operations.
Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills interfacing with customers suppliers and internal leadership.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to travel 25% travel may be required.