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# Principal Systems Engineer - SM-3 Test Qualification Lead in Tucson

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Formal Verification, Test Data, Software Verification, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing, SAP Ariba
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/principal-systems-engineer-sm-3-test-qualification-lead-tucson-31530977

## About the Role

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date\n, Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Math or other related engineering disciplines. A minimum Eight (8) of technical/engineering experience is required., * Experience with SMC-S-016 environmental qualification requirements or equivalent military/industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810).
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 * Experience leading environmental test activities including:
\n Random and sine vibration, thermal and thermal-vacuum testing, temperature and humidity profiles, altitude and pressure testing, mechanical shock and E3 (EMI/EMC, lightning, grounding, bonding).
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 * Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement best practices.
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 * Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and requirement documents.
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 * Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced test environment.
\n, * Master's degree in engineering or related discipline.
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 * Excellent communication and documentation skills, including technical writing and customer communication.
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 * Experience with aerospace or defense qualification programs.
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 * Familiarity with systems engineering processes (requirements verification, V&V planning, configuration management).
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 * Experience with test facilities, environmental chambers, and vibration/shock tables.

## Description

The Integration & Test (I&T) Environmental Qualification Lead is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting environmental test campaigns to demonstrate compliance with system- and component-level requirements. This role ensures products meet program, customer, and industry standards, including SMC-S-016, through rigorous environmental qualification testing. The candidate will serve as the technical authority for environmental test methods, test readiness, anomaly resolution, and verification closure., * Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of environmental qualification test activities, including vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, altitude, and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3).
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 * Develop environmental test plans, procedures, and reports in accordance with SMC-S-016 and program-specific requirements.
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 * Serve as the primary interface between engineering design teams, test laboratories, systems engineering, and program management for all qualification test matters.
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 * Review environmental requirements and ensure proper allocation, verification methods, and test coverage throughout the product lifecycle.
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 * Generate environmental test configurations, test setups, and instrumentation plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements.
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 * Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), ensuring configuration control, safety compliance, and procedural accuracy.
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 * Manage environmental test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate troubleshooting, and drive corrective actions to closure.
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 * Interpret test data, assess system performance, and document results in formal reports suitable for customer delivery.
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 * Provide technical guidance on environmental qualification strategy, tailoring, and compliance approaches.
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 * Support risk management, schedule development, cost estimates, and resource planning for environmental testing activities.
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 * Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in environmental testing and verification methodologies.
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