Integration Test Engineer

TCI has an immediate need for an

• Experience in generating concepts for and guiding development of system testing of space-based optical instruments.
• Generating system test documentation (e.g., Test Requirements Documents, Test Design Documents and Test Procedures) and directing support personnel in the day-to-day execution of the system test readiness tasks.
• Must have strong program leadership skills and space system development execution expertise.
• Responsible for managing medium, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams.
• Oversees and coordinates high visibility system test efforts, including formal cost / schedule / technical responsibilities and system readiness reviews which include direct customer interface.
• Planning and requesting manpower / equipment / process resources.
• Experience working with Systems Engineering and other engineering functions to provide compliant, best value solutions for customers.
• Interfacing with design engineers and suppliers to ensure hardware is producible.
• Planning and supporting the build and modification of system test equipment in the areas of procurement, assembly method/test procedures generation, tooling design, process development, facilities / equipment planning and the resolution of manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives of technical and operational nature.
• Supporting the root cause and corrective action process.
• Up to 25% of travel will be required.

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or Associates Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in system integration and test (preferably in Space Systems).
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1540, NASA GEVS, and/or SMC-S-016.
• Experience in implementing lean/six sigma techniques (FMEA, DFMA, DTC, DOE and RCCA analysis).
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Background in the manufacturing of electronics for high reliability military and government systems.
• Background in development and low to medium rate initial production efforts.
• Background in developing manufacturing processes and transferring those to production.
• Background in test and evaluation for space-based systems.
• Additional knowledge of MIL/IPC workmanship and performance standards related to electronic assemblies (IPC-610, IPC-620, etc.).
• Knowledge of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and cable assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to find root cause of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, mechanical test failures, etc.
• Knowledge of tooling design.