Electrical Test Engineer

Job Description SummaryIntergalactic, now a part of Unison, a GE Aerospace Company, is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a team of the nation’s best, regardless of where we live.
The AI&T (Assembly Integration & Test) Electrical Test Engineer will lead and mentor test technicians in all aspects of testing the electronics of Intergalactic’s aerospace systems and components. Ensuring a high standard of test execution against system requirements, delivering and fielding quality hardware and systems., and Additionally aiding the programs on all strategic, contractual, and tactical milestones from program inception to the delivery of contracted intellectual and physical product to the customer.
The Electrical / Electronic Test Engineer fosters overall system quality by developing and being accountable for both component and system test plans, procedures, and test result analysis. In cooperation with the Program and AI&T Management team, the Electrical / Electronic Test Engineer will lead program test campaigns. This role is responsible for the technical development and execution of tests as the primary testing point of contact on assigned programs.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Read and accurately interpret customer requirements and design test plans, acceptance testing procedures, and qualification testing procedures to adequately prove system performance, margins of safety, durability, quality, etc.

• Lead, support and administer electronic tests and testing requirements on high value assets/hardware. (May Include vibe, shock, TVAC, and all other MIL-Std and NASA standard testing)

• Verification and validation testing.

• HALT testing

• Take initiative to clarify uncertainties, and in cooperation with engineering and other technical staff, resolve and/or correct issues as appropriate.

• Able to operate machines, hand tools, power tools, and refrigerant equipment in an aerospace AS9100 environment.

• Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated electronics tools such as power supplies, osciliscopes electronic loads and function generators.  

• Support engineering with diagnosis and troubleshooting, of component level to full system level builds.

• Support engineering with various component and flight vehicle check outs, including acceptance tests.

• Support payload handling and integration operations that include handling of spacecraft assemblies.

• Operate material/hardware handling equipment including – but not limited to – hoists, lifts, tugs, and other ground support equipment as required.

• Perform assembly and system checkouts on ground support equipment related to all program testing, including all spacecraft operations.

• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective action.

• Consistently apply written, verbal, listening, and visual media skills as appropriate to ensure accurate communication.

• Proactively identify issues and problems and make recommendations.

• Consistently take ownership of and responsibility for personal and team performance to promote continuous improvement.

• Review and acknowledge internal document control, Coord Memos, SOP’s.

• Available to travel to testing sites, customer facilities, and testing events.

• Coordinate and collaborate with crew members to accomplish set tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 3 years of experience in Electrical Test Engineering with basic coding/scripting experience (preferably in MATLAB or Python).

• Minimum 1 year of basic CAD experience (preferably in Altium or electrical design SW).

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Electrical Engineering with designing, analyzing, testing, integrating, qualifying, and fielding products experience.

• Knowledge and experience with steady state and dynamic system modeling and architecting high level controls.

• Basic CAD experience (preferably in Altium).

• Working knowledge of key aerospace technical disciplines including electrical systems, system controls, embedded controls, development testing and analysis, qualification analysis and testing.

• Understanding of aerospace requirements management methodologies and processes – traceability, verification, and validation.

• Functional understanding of major aircraft systems: environmental control systems, powerplant, electrical, hydraulics, controls, avionics, power generation, and structures.

• Creative innovation.

This position is on-site in St. George UT

GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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