ORION Mechanical Test Engineer

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™


ASRC Federal is seeking an ORION Mechanical Test Engineer in Littleton, CO.
Specific Job Duties:
• Develop procedures, test software scripts and other documentation needed to conduct subsystem and system level testing.
• Conduct a wide range of integration and test activities involving flight hardware and ground systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, program management, planning, quality, safety and CPEs.
• Develop, update, maintain, and document electrical designs and schematics for the Orion EGSE cable group subsystem. Cable designs would be inclusive of all ground cable mediums, connectors, plates, and splices that operate in both a vacuum and non-vacuum environment.
• Candidate should have a solid understanding of the electrical cable interfaces for the Orion EGSE core racks used to support ATLO testing
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 8 – 10 years of related work experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
Required Skills:
• Experience with assembly, integration, and test of ground support equipment and/or flight hardware subsystems onto a Flight Spacecraft.
• Knowledge/experience with electronic circuits, automated test software, manufacturing processes, and the manufacturing test environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of spacecraft/aerospace test operations.
• Experience with COTS equipment and system integration, electrical/electronic troubleshooting and design including RF and telemetry systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective cross- functional relationships and an ability to work and lead in a team environment.
• Solid engineering skills/foundation including problem/anomaly identification, analysis, resolution and closure in support of testing.
• Experience generating test plans and test procedures for EGSE and/or spacecraft HW.
• Understanding of electronics & electrical components and systems
• Understanding of electrical circuits and power systems
• Familiarity with using basic electrical test equipment
• Cable design development using Zuken E.3 cabling
• Willing to support extended work hours when required
Desired Skills:
• Data Analysis skills. Ability to troubleshoot complex Avionics. Test software and script development experience.
• UNIX/LINUX Experience
• Experience with scripting languages (Shell/Bash, Python, Perl)
• Experience developing EGSE requirements and performing EGSE functional testing.
• Experience developing and executing procedures in Automation Framework.
• Experience with spacecraft commanding and telemetry monitoring software.
• LM Automation Framework
• Familiarity of LM PMP and MAP specifications for ground designs

ASRC Federal System Solutions (ASFF) brings a 14-year history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies. ASFF provides these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets.


We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

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