System Engineer - Assembly, Integration, and Test

Utah State University - North Logan, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

North Logan, UT

Educational Services

About the position

The Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a mid-level System Engineer to join their satellite AI&T team. This role involves leading and supporting spacecraft programs from AI&T planning through hardware build and test, requiring a balance of technical and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with various engineering disciplines and service centers while meeting build and test schedule milestones.

Responsibilities

• Design AI&T plans to meet program requirements
• Manage and perform activities for the assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) of space hardware
• Oversee scheduling facilities, hardware resources, and personnel
• Develop, maintain, and communicate regular program status reports for internal and external customers to monitor and report progress
• Work closely with technical leads to successfully implement design objectives

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in assembly, integration, and/or test role
• Proven technical background in one or more aspects of space hardware (mechanical, thermal, electrical, spacecraft, etc.)
• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, physics, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage lab facilities, equipment, and operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in interacting in a cross functional department environment
• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US government security clearance

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with environment test processes (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC, etc.)
• Previous experience leading space hardware AI&T efforts

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave
• 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%
• Full reimbursement for graduate tuition
• Free course audits for employees and dependents
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance available for most positions