Senior Integration & Test Engineer II/Principal

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical integration and verification of high-reliability payload assemblies, subassemblies, and flight hardware
• Execute mechanical build tasks, precision alignments, torque/tolerance verification, and hardware fit checks
• Collaborate with Optics, Electrical, Systems, and AIT teams to ensure structurally and thermally compliant integrations
• Coordinate environmental testing (vibration, shock, TVAC) and assess mechanical performance throughout test campaigns
• Identify mechanical integration risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive rapid issue resolution
• Refine mechanical procedures, integration tooling, and test setups to increase efficiency and hardware consistency
• Support readiness reviews, data packages, configuration audits, and delivery milestones
• Drive continuous improvements in build processes, mechanical verification approaches, and interface control

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years hands-on experience integrating and testing mechanical hardware for space or high-reliability systems
• Strong experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks) for interface interpretation and integration planning
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerancing, precision mechanical alignment, and hardware inspection
• Experience with environmental test preparation and post-test mechanical inspection

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility (for Principal level)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years hands-on experience integrating and testing mechanical hardware for space or high-reliability systems
• Strong experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks) for interface interpretation and integration planning
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerancing, precision mechanical alignment, and hardware inspection
• Experience with environmental test preparation and post-test mechanical inspection

Skills

• Experience integrating EO/IR payloads or opto-mechanical assemblies (nice to have)
• Familiarity with contamination control, materials compatibility, adhesives, and fastener systems (nice to have)
• Experience developing mechanical integration procedures or test plans (nice to have)
• Prior experience supporting hardware qualification or acceptance testing (nice to have)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Full-time