Electrical Ground Equipment; EGSE Engineer II

Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer II (Contract)

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

As an Electrical Engineer II focused on Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, you will be a key contributor within the Electrical Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting the design, validation, integration, and optimization of EGSE systems used for spacecraft test and verification. Your role will involve hands-on engineering work across the EGSE lifecycle-including requirements development, troubleshooting, system enhancements, and cross-functional coordination-to ensure high system performance and reliability in support of satellite programs.

Position Responsibilities:

EGSE System Design & Development:

• Support the design, development, and deployment of EGSE systems including hardware interfaces, power supplies, data buses, and communication links.
• Ensure EGSE systems meet program requirements, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Assist in the development of test procedures, system configurations, and validation protocols.

Troubleshooting & Support:

• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to EGSE systems during integration and test campaigns.
• Provide real-time support during system-level test activities, including anomaly resolution and root cause analysis.
• Document and implement improvements to EGSE tools, processes, and procedures based on findings.

System Integration & Validation:

• Perform integration and functional verification of EGSE hardware and software components.
• Contribute to system-level testing by ensuring EGSE accurately replicates spacecraft interfaces and functionality.
• Validate EGSE performance through rigorous testing and support configuration control of test systems.

Collaboration & Process Coordination:

• Work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and IT teams to ensure EGSE solutions meet operational needs.
• Participate in design reviews, readiness assessments, and failure review boards.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams for hardware sourcing and vendor technical support.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of EGSE configurations, modifications, and validation activities.
• Support change control processes by documenting engineering changes, system upgrades, and technical decisions.
• Generate and maintain reports for internal and customer-facing reviews.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline

Experience:

• 3–6 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on test systems or EGSE preferred.
• Experience supporting hardware/software integration and validation in a space or aerospace environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level technical issues.
• Familiarity with spacecraft electrical systems and test environments a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Solid understanding of EGSE architectures, including power, data, and communication interfaces.
• Proficient in interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and system requirements.
• Skilled in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with test automation and scripting for test execution and data…