Early Career R&D Systems Engineer - W87-1 Flight Test Vehicle System Engineer, Onsite

Job

Location:

Livermore, CA

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

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We are seeking a W87-1 Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) System Engineer (Job Title R&D S&E System Engineer) to join the W87-1 Systems team supporting system-level integration, assembly, and testing for W87-1 Flight Test Vehicles (FTVs) from Sandia National Laboratories California (SNL/CA), as well as W87-1 FTV integration with the USAF's Sentinel Missile and range assets.

In this role, you will support the W87-1 Systems Environmental Flight Test Unit (EFTU) and W87-1 Systems Developmental Joint Test Assembly 10 (DJTA
10) USAF integration, ground testing, and flight testing. On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Design and Innovate: Support the design and development of test equipment, subcomponents, cables, and other hardware to meet rigorous performance standards for Flight Test Vehicles. Contribute to the development and execution of mechanical assembly procedures and mechanical test plans that support flight test vehicle integration and qualification.
• Integrate Systems: Assist with requirements development, discovery, negotiation, and verification with a focus on mechanical and system-level requirements for both mission objectives and missile compliance. Collaborate across various engineering domains (hardware, software, mechanical, aerospace, etc.) to help integrate lower-level designs and subsystems into a cohesive system that performs through required environments.
• Provide Technical Support: Support technologists and partners in the assembly, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of test equipment, system components, and instrumentation hardware.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve: Help identify root causes of anomalies and failures during testing and development phases and support development and implementation of effective mitigation strategies. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes and methodologies.
• Develop Automated Solutions: Support the design of automated test solutions for weapon systems, including test fixtures, cables, electrical sensors, and instrumentation hardware. Assist with automated data processing of flight test data via the Sandia ground station.
• Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with SNL Systems Organizations, other laboratories, design partners, sponsors, and stakeholders to support execution of flight test plans and help keep activities on schedule.
• Test and Evaluate: Analyze test data and provide insights to inform design decisions and program direction. Support pre-flight assembly activities at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Help identify and mitigate risks associated with mechanical system design, assembly, and testing processes.

As a member of our dedicated and knowledgeable flight test vehicle team, you will find a workplace that fosters learning, visibility, and career growth. In our collaborative environment, we prioritize teamwork and provide a robust support system to help everyone succeed. We empower our engineers with opportunities to grow their technical skills, contribute to meaningful work, and bring innovative ideas to life.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100% of the time.

This position may require up to 25% travel domestically, as needed.

$121,900 - $237,800

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be…