2026 Associate/Electrical Engineer

About the Role

This role is for an Electronics Engineer within the Tactical Space Systems Division Integration and Test group, located in Gilbert, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test procedures.
• Develop automated test scripts using spacecraft commands, telemetry, and electrical ground support equipment (EGSE).
• Perform test preparation and direct contact with satellite and space flight hardware.
• Troubleshoot issues using skills in electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferably related to system-level integration and test.
• Communicate clearly and use critical thinking for problem troubleshooting.
• Support EGSE and flight hardware test/troubleshooting efforts with minimal oversight.
• Work independently to complete tasks and identify when to seek assistance.
• Grasp escalation plans for test errors and understand program processes.
• Participate in anomaly resolution and offer technical solutions for FRB approval.
• Travel and support different shifts when required.
• Contribute to the completion of project milestones.
• Establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
• Coordinate with ITEE team lead, electrical technicians, and I&T managers.
• Prepare and present material in program review boards (PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, FRBs, etc.).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Clearance Required: Yes (SCI)
• Travel: Yes, 25% of the time. International travel to support launch campaigns may be required.
• Shift/Weekend Work: Required periodically to support testing.
• System-level test experience working with spacecraft flight hardware.
• Good computer skills.
• Understanding of NG test engineering practices and principles.
• Understanding of electrical circuits and software within flight hardware and EGSE.
• Ability to formulate automated test scripts is highly desirable.
• Scripting language proficiency is desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio, National Instruments LabView is preferred.
• Experience with hardware or software testing and test scripting is preferred.
• Experience in Electronics troubleshooting, RF test configuration testing, Environments testing (Vibration Analysis/Thermal Vacuum chamber testing) is preferred.
• Experience in Automated Test Equipment usage and troubleshooting is preferred.
• Programming experience with Python, C, C++ is preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test) is preferred.

Qualifications

Associate Electrical Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based off previous experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI security clearance & special program access.
• U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite.

Electrical Engineer

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and integrate new programming languages based off previous experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI security clearance & special program access.
• U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years.