Mid-level Test Engineer (AI&T Engineer)

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

• Create, or support creation, and manage test designs (functional, subsystem, system, environmental, calibration, etc), flows, plans, and procedures and criteria for delivery of company space and remote sensing programs (both external and IR&D). Many of the programs involve small satellites and space environment sensors. Environmental testing includes thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/C testing.
• Support program customer reviews and testing discussions
• Lead or support development testing, design maturation, fabrication, assembly and acceptance testing flows and processes for hardware
• Develop design solutions for work-site planning, equipment layouts, material handling, work-flow, human factors
• Lead or support non-conformance management during testing periods
• Develop, produce, and utilize Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to support production, assembly, testing and integration of hardware
• Define requirements and specifications for GSE
• Develop and validate procedures, work instructions, and training materials to ensure GSE utilization meets expectations for safety, effectiveness, and efficiency
• Work closely with vendors, manufacturing staff, procurement, and quality personnel to accelerate availability of resources required to fulfill testing requirements
• Support and help develop, produce, initiate, and maintain utilization of CAD library and design tool standards related to testing and GSE
• Support corporate Design Configuration Management process
• Tasking as directed by Lab leadership.

Required:

• BS 2-4 years, MS 0-2 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security clearance
• Education: BS in engineering related degree (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering)
• Experience: 5+ years (each higher-level degree may substitute for experience)
• Experience with MS Suite software, CAD software, mechanical design drawings, Bill of Materials processes, and build and traceability documentation

Preferred:

• Active security clearance
• Aerospace and or space flight project experience
• Siemens Solid Edge or Creo CAD experience
• Manufacturing and Assembly, Integration and Testing (AI&T) experience

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.