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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - Spacecraft Electrical Integration and Test

SWRI, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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As a Spacecraft/Space Hardware Electrical Test Technologist, you will own the verification of critical electrical systems for NASA and DOD space missions. Reporting to the Electrical AIT Manager, you will develop and execute integration and test procedures, ensuring complex hardware and software meet mission requirements from the component level through pre-launch. You will be responsible for identifying and resolving issues, collaborating with engineering and project teams to deliver mission-ready spacecraft. Collaborate with System Engineers to develop test procedures, workflows, and work instructions. Generate test scripts to automate complex test scenarios based on mission requirements. Develop troubleshooting procedures for anomaly resolution. Work in a lab/cleanroom environment with hardware, ground support equipment, and test equipment. Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies, up to full spacecraft systems and software, according to written test plans and procedures. Generate accurate, high-quality test reports. Meet regularly with project management and subsystem leads to provide test status updates and aid in planning as needed. Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or related technology degree. 25 years of directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Shift work required. 0-6 years years: Directly related experience in electrical assembly test and validation, preferably with Space hardware and exposure to telemetry processing software such as STOL scripting language. 0-6 years years: Experience using standard electrical test equipment, including but not limited to digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power meter. A plus would be experience with RF testing. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics to support troubleshooting of spaceflight hardware Strong computer skills including working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Matlab, and higher level programming languages such as C A valid/clear driver's license is required.