Senior Integration & Test Lead

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a Senior Integration and Test Lead to oversee the system level integration and testing of spacecraft (SV) applications. This role is responsible for planning and executing the assembly, integration, verification and validation for space components and systems with a focus on mission assurance and launch readiness. This position will be part time on-site at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC and will be in a classified environment. No remote work is available.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Integration & Test (I&T) strategy, schedule, and resource plan for the program.
• Lead day-to-day mechanical and electrical integration activities for hardware, avionics, and software subsystems.
• Manage and direct system-level environmental tests in coordination with test labs and facilities.
• Ensure test readiness by preparing and approving Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports in accordance with customer and industry standards.
• Act as the primary technical interface between engineering, production, test, quality, and program management teams during integration and test phases.
• Coordinate test anomaly resolution, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support launch site operations, final system checkouts, and mission readiness reviews.
• Interface with government customers and provide status at test reviews and formal milestones

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (mechanical, electrical or aerospace) and 12-15 years of related experience, preferably in spacecraft or aerospace applications.
• US Citizenship with minimum of top-secret DoD security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain and TS SCI.
• Experience with space system test campaigns, including thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Strong understanding of space system architecture, subsystem interfaces, and verification methodologies.
• Familiarity with standards such as NASA-STD, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• 10 or more years of recent experience in space vehicle system integration and testing
• Experience supporting launch site integration and pre-launch activities.
• Proficiency with test data acquisition and test automation tools.
• Working knowledge of configuration management and quality assurance processes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage test schedules under tight deadlines.

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.TSC is a growing organization with unlimited opportunity!

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.