The Advanced Test Engineer within the SIL FCS Group is responsible for the development and implementation of Facility Control Systems (FCS) for new test solutions, leveraging expertise in software development and system modeling. This role involves analyzing test requirements and designing control strategies to achieve the pneumatic and hydraulic test conditions required by the Unit Under Test (UUT). Additionally, the engineer develops and integrates software-based test solutions to verify the functionality and performance of various product configurations and part numbers. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to coordinate the design, development, validation, and deployment of test solutions in accordance with the Aerospace Engineering Process.
Responsibilities- Proficiency in NI LabVIEW for Software development.
- Proficiency in MATLAB Simulink for modeling and simulation of control systems.
- Applied data analysis techniques to interpret test results.
- Ability to create evidence and documentation for Design Reviews to support the Test Solutions design process.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; responsible for the Controls & Modeling test engineering process and presenting status to stakeholders regularly.
- Ability to track and document lessons learned, best practices, test problems, and opportunities for cost and cycle time reduction in the controls design process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication in both Spanish and English, with effective communication across management, test leads, and Hon MRTC support groups.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 4+ years of experience in Test Engineering roles or Controls Development
B.S. degree in Electronics, Cybernetics, Controls, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Software Engineering
We Value
- Commitment to safe working practices
- Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Communicated complex technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Executed test projects across all phases: design, installation, verification, and validation.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience in Test Engineering roles or Controls Development
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics, Cybernetics, Controls, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Software Engineering
- Proficiency in NI LabVIEW for software development
- Proficiency in MATLAB Simulink for control-system modeling and simulation
- Professional oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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