Position:  Systems Engineer IV Location: Kirkland, WA Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite

Job Description ·        We're looking for a hands-on Systems Engineer with a background in the requirements management, design for manufacturing, hardware/software development for hardware test. Key job responsibilities This is a role for a highly collaborative individual who will help us with optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements. We are looking for an outstanding engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively: ·        Lead the development test system validation ·        Lead software/hardware integration testing ·        Lead innovative software/firmware/hardware architectures and flows for multiple manufacturing test lines ·        Lead review and analysis on data using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar. ·        Support and organize the release of the software and hardware system documents through gate reviews ·        Investigate and troubleshoot yield issues during prototype and production builds ·        Write status and/or build reports for cross-functional review ·        Drive and prioritize execution of system test campaigns ·        Design and develop software/scripting test setups and supporting hardware for various subsystem validation of the satellite bus. ·        Identify and analyze the cross-functional tradeoffs between design alternatives, including impact on performance, schedule, cost, risk, complexity, and scale. ·        Drive cross-functional schedules, test requirements, specifications and limits with the hardware development team ·        Work concurrently with the design engineers to provide design for testability (DFT) feedback throughout the design process ·        Support production and integration efforts for hardware subsystems. ·        Define test strategy, implement and optimize test setup/processes at the CM including design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and test software ·        Develop procedures, preventative maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides to support production ·        Develop and communicate system integration and evaluation strategies and plans in support of program learning, technical risk reduction, verification, and validation ·        Interested and able to travel domestically and internationally A day in the life ·        You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at the client in different locations. ·        You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved before. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS ·        Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure ·        Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust ·        Prefer Experience with Linux/Unix ·        Prefer Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes ·        Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Computer Science or related field or relevant work experience Experience joint hardware/firmware development; partnering with software engineers to bring-up and test new hardware designs ·        Familiarity with vacuum systems, high-voltage testing, and environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI). ·        Experience with creating Design of Experiments ·        Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities while ensuring high-quality execution. ·        Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex concepts and designs to colleagues across disciplines Candidate Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS ·        Experience joint hardware/firmware development; partnering with software engineers to bring-up and test new hardware designs ·        Familiarity with vacuum systems, high-voltage testing, and environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI). ·        Experience with creating Design of Experiments ·        Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities while ensuring high-quality execution. ·        Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex concepts and designs to colleagues across disciplines Years of Experience: 5 year

Degree or Certification:  Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Computer Science or related field or relevant work experience

Leadership Principle:  Customer Obsession, Learn and Be Curious, Dive Deep, Clear communication

Top 3 must-have hard skills ·        automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure ·        Language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust ·        Experience joint hardware/firmware development