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Test Engineer II - Kirtland AFB - Albuquerque, NM

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Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/21/2025
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Travel Percentage

25%

Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess

None

Career Level

Entry level

Is Relocation Available

Yes

Job Description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Join the Infrared Radiation Effects Laboratory (IRREL) at BAE Systems, Inc. within the Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Sector.

This role involves designing, developing, and implementing test methods for characterizing radiation effects on FPAs for a variety of missions. As a test engineer, you will help plan and coordinate the labor, schedule, and hardware necessary for successful testing campaigns of state-of-the-art electronic devices under radiation environments. This is a challenging, fast-paced job which will be exciting and highly gratifying for the successful candidate.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

Tasks will include schematic capture, component placement, trace routing and documentation, procuring PWB fabrication and assembly, and verifying the final assembly.

Review electrical interface requirements for upcoming test devices and design the PWBs (printed wiring board) for operating in a cryogenic test Dewar.

Assist with resolution efforts of hardware anomalies root cause and corrective action at board, box, and system levels.

May make continuous improvement suggestions and participate in initiatives to improve productivity and process efficiency.

Characterize visible and infrared focal plane arrays in both benign and radiation environments.

Support experiments, both locally and at offsite locations.

Support a flexible second and/or third shift and weekend shift schedule to support program test schedules when necessary.

Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, 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.

Auto req ID

436684BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Engineering

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.

Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related 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.

Experience with design, analysis, and layout of PCBs (Printed Cricut Devices).

Experience with PSPICE/LTSPICE.

Experience with Visual Basic 6, Visual Studio, and VHDL software.

Experience with cryogenic test Dewars, vacuum systems, and related equipment.

Ability to work requirements and flow down for system/subsystem/box/board needs.

Exceptional communication skills, solid presentation skills, and ability to work with internal and external customers.

Effective in multidisciplinary teamwork environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Master's degree.

Hands-on experience with laboratory power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and logic analyzers.

Experience with Altera FPGAs.

Experience in signal and power integrity of digital/FPGA design.

Knowledge of visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR detector characterization.

Experience with Schematic capture tools – OrCAD.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

City*

Albuquerque

State*

New Mexico

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems - Space & Mission Systems

Salary : $70,735 - $120,250

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