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# Systems Engineer - Assembly, Integration, and Test Lead

- **Company:** Lunar Outpost
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Systems, Test Scripts
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b2c16c2c-1598-46e3-8d02-c3ef01781d43

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of product lifecycle development and Systems Engineering practices, primarily focused on AI&T activities
 * Hardware and software test planning and execution experience
 * Strong understanding of space vehicle AI&T campaigns for government and/or NASA programs
 * Experience testing and troubleshooting space vehicles, and their related components and systems
 * Experience with spacecraft command and control systems, simulators, software test benches and other electrical ground support equipment
 * Ability to lead and manage various test engineering activities with both internal and external partners
 * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering discipline
 * A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
 * Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
 * Excellent organization and time management skills
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills

 * U.S. Person

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with software-based test tools, Product Data Management tools and configuration management practices
 * AI&T lead on previous projects
 * Experience reviewing requirements and writing detailed test procedures and associated test scripts
 * Experience with lunar rover, human spaceflight and/or autonomous software systems

## Description

* Lead the AI&T effort for a major space program throughout the full product lifecycle
 * Plan the space vehicle and subsystem test efforts (including the sequence of activities, required facilities, special test equipment, personnel, schedule, risks, and opportunities)
 * Work with Systems Engineering to develop test plans and procedures in support of requirements verification & validation activities
 * Identify and select facilities to perform major AI&T events
 * Write, review, update, and execute test plans, test procedures and test scripts
 * Develop and implement system for creation, tracking, and execution of test procedures and test scripts
 * Work closely with system integrators to support development of program integration & test plans and practices
 * Prepare and give presentations to internal team, management, customers, and partners
 * Own company-wide testing and verification & validation processes and practices


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