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Job Title: Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineering

Job Code: 39662

Job Location: Greenville, Texas On-site

Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular: Off every other Friday, 1st Shift

Job Desciption:

The Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineer is responsible for supporting the integration, test, calibration, and operational readiness of complex ground and airborne electronic systems across multiple COMINT/SIGINT platforms.

Essential Functions:

Conduct subsystem pre-operational checks in accordance with approved engineering documentation and test procedures.

Configure and prepare LRUs and subsystem components for single-thread and multi-thread interface testing and operation.

Execute subsystem- and system-level Ground Test Plans in support of integration, verification, and validation activities.

Troubleshoot system and subsystem discrepancies to the component level and support timely fault isolation and resolution.

Identify LRU failures and perform or coordinate required repair, replacement, and retest activities.

Detect and document hardware, software, and firmware anomalies, and recommend corrective actions through applicable enterprise systems and engineering processes.

Support EMI/TEMPEST testing of airborne subsystems and associated integration activities.

Support system integration efforts associated with hardware and software development.

Perform aircraft pre-flight checks and related activities to ensure system and subsystem readiness for flight operations.

Operate a wide range of electronic test equipment to support troubleshooting, verification, and performance testing, including:

LAN test devices

Network analyzers

TDRs

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Frequency counters

Function generators/AWGs

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Power/watt meters

Fiber optic test equipment

Utilize COTS and organic software applications to execute tests, analyze results, and document system performance.

Support in-flight test activities and may serve as an onboard observer on airborne platforms, as required.

Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation, test records, and related technical data.

Provide technical input to design changes intended to improve mission effectiveness, equipment reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

Coordinate regularly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, field support, and customer organizations to resolve technical issues and support program execution.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have experience maintaining SIGINT/COMINT mission systems on U.S. military airborne and/or ground-based platforms. Requires practical knowledge of job area. Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.A bachelor's degree in a related discipline is desired; however, in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a combination of military technical training, an associate degree, related experience, and/or applicable university coursework will be considered.

The candidate must be familiar with industry-standard electronic test equipment, COTS hardware, Linux/Windows-based applications, and other COTS software tools. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, verbal, and written communication skills are required. The candidate must currently hold, or have the unrestricted ability to obtain, a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance and must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

This position operates in a dynamic work environment where schedules may change and shifts may be extended on short notice; flexibility is essential. The position also requires the ability to support multiple shifts and varying work schedules, must require the ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class III flight physical qualification, and requires willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 10%. Experience supporting mission and communications systems on military airborne and/or ground-based platforms is highly desired.

Preferred Additional Skills:

6-8 Years of related experience

Strong applicable test environment experience.

Flexibility with work schedules in a dynamic work environment.

Previous experience on G550 or similar platforms.

Experience with Cryptographic units and loading devices.

Strong work ethic and team-oriented mentality: Maintaining a sense of urgency to ensure obligations are met while achieving milestones in a team-based, technical environment.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

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Employment Type: Full-Time