Project Engineer (Broomfield, CO)

• Lead the design and development efforts for a major optical payload Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) program.
• Work with Systems and Design Engineering to develop a Payload VV&C Plan.  Perform trade studies for verification of requirements using various methodologies and constrained by program cost and schedule requirements.
• Author AI&T plans and lead the development of test procedures for the purpose of prototype, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Provide ongoing inputs on the AI&T scope of work, schedule, and cost to the Program Management Office including staffing forecasts and labor hours, and other direct costs for executing I&T activities.
• Take a leadership role working with engineers of other disciplines to develop test sets tailored for the verification of payload functional and environmental performance requirements.
• Manage the execution of verification testing, including functional, performance and environmental testing on payload products. Mentor and coach engineers of all experience levels on successfully executing through a challenging AI&T campaign.
• Maintain required fabrication and test engineering logs, records and author test summary reports.
• Take a leadership role interfacing and coordinating with customers and suppliers for program, design, and peer reviews.
• Provide technical oversight and support to teams of engineers and technicians.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company.  Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary. 

• BS in Engineering or a related technical field plus 12 or more years of related experience is required. Additional relevant experience is highly desired.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Hands-on experience in the integration and testing of optical payloads and instrument systems.
• Experience in the complete life cycle of payload development: requirements definition, architectural design, detailed design and analysis, manufacturing, integration, test, and post-delivery support.
• Experience in procedure development for optical payload functional, performance and environmental testing.
• Experience in environmental test design and Special Test Equipment (STE) supporting flight hardware Test.
• Experience executing AI&T campaigns with significant technical and logistical challenges. Proven direct experience with establishing and controlling a schedule and budget.
• Ability to lead and manage teams of engineers and technicians of varying grades across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Applicants selected may be subjected to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Current Top-Secret security clearance is required. 

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or clean room, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

• An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
• Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

Department: Scout
This is a full time position