Integration & Test Engineer

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

FTS has an opportunity for an Integration & Test Engineer in Chantilly, VA.

The Integration & Test Engineer provides systems engineering and program management SETA support. 

Responsibilities

• Provide Spacecraft Integrations & Test technical support to the Government Program Manager

• Monitor space vehicle system engineering, design, development, production, qualification, integration, test, and test data review activities

• Monitor spacecraft bus system engineering, design, development, production, qualification, integration, test, and test data review activities

• Monitor contractor activities for test equipment development and use, integration and test, and discrepancy reporting and resolution

• Monitor quality assurance activities

• Monitor parts selection and usage

• Monitor space vehicle and spacecraft mission assurance activities

• Perform test data review with SPO personnel

• Review and provide technical evaluation of contractor submitted Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items or other technical design documentation, as needed

• Work closely with the Contractor to help ensure the program office understands any schedule and technical changes, as needed

• Attend SPO and development contractor meetings at the request of the Government

Required Skills/Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph 

• BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline 

• 3+ years' relevant experience

• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills

• Experience conducting or overseeing integration & test, spacecraft build or experience with MGSE or EGSE (Mechanical or Electrical Ground Support Equipment)

• Experience with Launch Systems Integration

• Strong written and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment

• Proven knowledge in Requirements Management, Quality Control, and Configuration Management

• Knowledge of how space systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested

• Experience interacting with and leading technical staff, contractors, and government representatives

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline 

• 9+ years' relevant experience

Expected Salary Range: $120,000 - $158,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity and market considerations. In addition, FTS International, LLC has benefits offerings in addition to salary to include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. 

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – vets/disabled.