Axient Albuquerque , NM 87102
Posted 1 week ago
Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!
Axient is seeking a Systems and AI&T Engineer to support our customer in Albuquerque, NM.
What you will do...
Axient is seeking a Systems Engineer with expertise, experience, or interst in Assembly, Integration, and Test to support AFRL and Space Money projects in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The team supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Small Satellite Portfolio (SSP).
AFRL manages a variety of flight missions and ground programs, focusing on greater levels of connectivity, autonomy, performance, resilience, and collaboration within the Hybrid Architecture.
SSP is developing, testing, and transitioning small satellite technologies to support the Hybrid Architecture vision for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Our R&D Integrated Space Experiments (RISE) contract with AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV) provides concept design, development, integration, test, launch integration, and operations and evaluation of new space technologies and engineering prototypes. We support a broad range of mission areas including Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Position Navigation and Timing, Space Situational Awareness, Space Control, and Weather across all classes (Class 1 "Rapid Sats" to Class 3 "Flagships")
Space Monkey is Axient's new program focused on developing commercial satellite buses for integration and deployment with government and commercial payloads and missions. Space Monkey specializes in concept, design, development, assembly, integration, and testing of components, subsystems, and integrated vehicles. This is a full-time position and offers a flexible work schedule.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities as a Systems Engineer
In general, the Systems Engineer will provide direct technical expertise support to AFRL/SSP as well as Axient's Space Monkey program.
Lead programs and missions as assigned (also known as "mission management")
Identify program problems and assist in establishing solutions and improved processes
Support the research, evaluation, planning, design, development, testing, and integration of spacecraft components, subsystems, products, and projects
Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test
Produce engineering documentation, reports, and drawings in support of design, development, production, and testing
Identify and resolve complex engineering issues
Essential Duties & Responsibilities as an Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer
Aid in the continued build-out, advancement, and growth of the Space Monkey facility
Establish understanding and implementation of various components based on their specs, calculations, and operations as defined in their datasheet
Document, identify, and recommend spacecraft components, subsystems, and products by completing trade studies to identifying new components to meet given requirements
Plan, perform, and direct engineering activities to ensure design, production, and testing conform to design specifications and requirements
Be responsible for gathering, compiling, and maintaining technical data (e.g., test results, engineering design changes, engineering drawings, engineering documentation; etc.) for analysis and evaluation
Other
Skills you will need...
Education & Experience
Bachelors of Science in Engineering in any of the following concentrations:
Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and/or comparable engineering degree or 6 years of related experience.
Requirements
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is a requirement.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance and handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations.
Background, understanding, and/or previous experience in spacecraft systems engineering and related practices
Preferences
5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering industry
Experience in space or aerospace conditions, systems, operations, spacecraft design, requirements development, or aerospace mission concepts,
Ability to work in a tight-knit team environment as well as self-driven for independent tasks
Experience with space flight hardware Assembly, Integration and Test
Experience with flight hardware safety protocols such as Electrostatic Discharge, clean room practices and critical lifting operations
Operating knowledge of electrical and mechanical test equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency with MATLAB, SolidWorks/CAD, STK (or comparable tools), Altium (or comparable software)
Experience with embedded systems, basic coding skills, board design, structural analyses, and/or thermal analysis
Position Type/Expected Work Hours
This is a full-time position and offers a very flexible work schedule
Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols
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