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Radar Engineer

Golden, CO · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

We're looking for a Radar Engineer to support the design, integration, test, and validation of ... Contribute to payload integration in a transportable test platform * Implement and test radar ...

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Radar Engineer

Golden, CO · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

We're looking for a Radar Engineer to support the design, integration, test, and validation of ... Contribute to payload integration in a transportable test platform * Implement and test radar ...

Lockheed Martin

Senior RF Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

... by performing payload integration and testing on world class RF Payloads. This role will work ... Engineer (RSE), or industry equivalent • Familiarity with concepts of GPS and enabling ...

EOI Space

Payload Lead

Lafayette, CO · On-site

... integration,alignmentand testing; andsubsequentdesign iterations/improvements over time for acomplex, ~50 cmapertureelectro optical payload.This includes direct management of engineers within the ...

Albedo

Director of Hardware

Broomfield, CO

$213K - $243K/yr

Drive the AIT build flow from primary mirror unit fabrication through bus-to-payload integration ... Develop hardware engineering managers who can run their domains without requiring you in every ...

Blue Origin

Customer Integration Director

Denver, CO · On-site

$206K - $289K/yr

Work closely with the engineering design team, mission management, launch operations, and launch systems groups to ensure the successful integration of payload requirements. * Act as a point of ...

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What are Payload Integration Engineers?

Payload Integration Engineers are professionals responsible for ensuring that spacecraft payloads, such as satellites or scientific instruments, are properly designed, tested, and integrated with the launch vehicle. They coordinate between payload providers, launch vehicle teams, and mission planners to ensure compatibility and safe installation. Their work includes overseeing mechanical, electrical, and thermal interfaces, performing integration tests, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during the process. These engineers play a crucial role in successful space missions by ensuring payloads are delivered to orbit safely and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Payload Integration Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Payload Integration Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, experience with systems integration, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, and industry standards such as NASA or ESA requirements, as well as certifications like EIT or PE, are often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration and communication skills set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure that complex payloads are integrated safely and efficiently, meeting mission requirements and minimizing risks.

What are some common challenges Payload Integration Engineers face when coordinating with multiple teams during a satellite launch campaign?

Payload Integration Engineers frequently collaborate with cross-functional teams, including spacecraft engineering, mission operations, and launch providers. A common challenge is ensuring all payload requirements are met while aligning schedules and technical specifications across these groups. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential to anticipate and resolve integration issues, manage last-minute changes, and ensure safety and mission objectives are upheld. Successfully overcoming these challenges not only ensures a smooth launch but also fosters valuable experience in multidisciplinary teamwork.
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Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin

Boulder, CO • On-site

$175K/yr

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The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space
OVERVIEW:
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow
with you.
Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Are you looking to develop your career as a Systems Integration and Test Engineer?
Do you want to be part of a dynamic, fast-moving, high performance team all while quickly adapting to ever-changing customer requirements?
The successful candidate will excel working as part of a technical team of software and integration engineers who successfully integrate, test, and deploy complex systems to the customer.
What does this role look like?
As a Systems Integration and Test Engineer on
the Space Based Infrared System program you
will:
Work on software integration projects that will
vary from satellite command and control
software, to satellite payload sensor
management software, to mission specific
software, to ground hardware & network control
software
Integrate into a small, high-performing team
Review and evaluate test requirements to
ensure completeness of test program
Author formal test procedures,
standard operating procedures, and data reports
Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain
solutions for the integration and testing
components, elements, subsystems, and
systems
Establish functional and technical specifications
and standards, solves hardware/software
interface problems, defines input/output
parameters, and ensures integration of the entire
system or subsystem
Review, evaluate, and derive requirements for
testability, develop and direct preparation and
execution of comprehensive test plans,
procedures and schedules for complete systems
and/or subsystems
Perform analysis of test results and prepares
comprehensive subsystem and/or system level
evaluation reports which verify and validate
system performance
Write discrepancy reports and performs
integration regression testing to verify/validate
incorporated fixes to software, components,
subsystems, and systems
Relentlessly pursue continuous improvement,
emphasize outcomes over metrics, and be a
good teammate
Be able to interpret complex system
requirements

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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