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What is a payload integration engineer?

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?

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 Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Groton, CT • On-site, Remote

$166K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) is seeking talented engineers to design, construct, and maintain the world’s most capable submarines on behalf of the United States Navy.  Our submarines must outperform our adversaries while surviving the most extreme environments on Earth.  With your support we will deliver the advantage that protects our sailors, our families, and our freedom. 

GDEB's Platform Systems Engineering department plays an important role in the development of a submarine by driving cross-discipline technical integration and optimization throughout the entire platform. The department is seeking a Systems Engineer who will focus on understanding the operation of complex systems, identifying and preventing system failures, addressing operator needs, and ensuring that the overall system meets U.S. Navy requirements. 

Currently, the Platform Systems Engineering department is supporting a wide array of programs, each in different phases of development, including but not limited to, the VIRGINIA Class Program, the COLUMBIA Class Program, the Subsea and Seabed Warfare Program, and future submarine design programs.  The Platform Systems Engineering department also supports platform payload and Special Operations Forces integration efforts.

Your responsibilities may include leading and supporting multiple engineering disciplines in resolving technical integration challenges, developing and managing technical requirements, supporting cross-functional interface development activities, testing of ship systems, and managing technical risk efforts. Platform Systems Engineering works closely with other internal engineering disciplines, with various Navy organizations, and with industry partners to ensure successful integration of complex systems within the submarine. 

The Platform Systems Engineering department is also seeking candidates that have experience (education or work) with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools.

Assignments and responsibilities will be based on the selected applicants’ experience levels, skill sets, and ambitions, as well as on the evolving needs of each project. Some assignments may provide occasional travel opportunities to the customer’s or industry partner’s locations.

GDEB offers the ability for some work to be performed remotely/at home.


Required: 

  • A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical, Fluids, Structural, Systems Engineering, Marine or Ocean Engineering
  • 5-15 years of post-graduate professional engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

  • Experience (education or work) with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools.
  • Prior experience in submarine design, serving onboard submarines, or in related environments is preferred. 
  • Experience working in a systems engineering environment is also desired.

  • Strong writing and communication skills are desired. 
  • A willingness to work as part of a team and independently in a fast paced, evolving, and technically challenging environment is necessary. 

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