Integration & Test Engineer

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right‑sized development processes to create innovative, high‑performance space‑based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation‑effects‑mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

The Integration & Test Engineer (level
1) supports integration, verification, and validation of aerospace electronic components, PCA-s (Printed Circuit Assemblies), sub‑assemblies, assemblies and verification of the final assembly systems. This role works closely with design, manufacturing, systems, firmware‑software engineers, and quality teams to ensure hardware, firmware and software perform according to technical requirements and mission objectives.

• Support system requirements verification activities through program life cycle.
  • Supports product development lifecycle from requirements development, through design, implementation, and completion with verification and validation.
• Perform hardware, electrical, software, and firmware testing activities through design and requirement verification.
  • Participate in creating verification and validation plans and test procedures tailored to the specific system requirements, encompassing both functional and environmental testing parameters.
  • Conduct thorough functional testing of electronic components and systems to verify compliance with design requirements and specifications.
  • Perform environmental testing, including thermal vacuum testing, vibration testing, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, to simulate the conditions of space and evaluate the performance of electronic systems.
  • Works independently or as part of a small team to complete assignments.
  • Collecting, analyzing, and documenting test data and anomalies occurring during tests.
  • Documenting nonconformance issues, performing troubleshooting hardware, software integration problems.
• Support interfacing disciplines such as firmware, mechanical, RF, hardware, integration & test, and program management.
• Recommend corrections, improvements to test procedures and all test activities.
• Occasionally travel to support off‑site testing when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• ESD manufacturing environment. Some exposure to machine noise; hearing protection may be required.
• Must have availability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts as scheduled.
• Overtime and weekends may be requested to fulfill needs.
• Primarily located in Chantilly with flexibility to occasionally work in Fairfax.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical degree.
• 0–2 years’ experience in Test engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, or experience in (V&V) verification and validation test activities.
• Familiarity with printed circuit assemblies and electrical test.
• Experience with electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer)

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Working knowledge executing requirements verification activities as an integral part of a project.
• Experience in executing integration and test activities following test processes and test procedures for electronic systems.
• Experience of collaborating in a multi‑disciplined team to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of environmental testing to space industry standards, including random vibration,…