Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Team Lead - Space RF Systems

Overview

We are seeking an AI&T Cross Product Team Lead to oversee the end-to-end integration and test activities for complex defense systems. This role is responsible for leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through system build, integration, and verification phases, ensuring all hardware and software components meet design intent, performance requirements, and military standards.

The AI&T Lead will serve as the primary technical and schedule owner for integration and test, interfacing directly with program management, engineering leadership, and government customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the AI&T strategy from early planning through final system acceptance, ensuring compliance with program requirements and DoD standards.
• Lead and coordinate all integration and test activities, including hardware/software integration, functional testing, environmental testing, and acceptance testing.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of test plans, test procedures, and test readiness review (TRR) packages.
• Manage Integration Readiness Reviews (IRRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and post-test data reviews.
• Ensure configuration control of test articles, fixtures, and software during all test phases.
• Direct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for integration and test anomalies.
• Lead technical risk management related to integration and verification activities.
• Provide technical status to program management and customer stakeholders, including formal briefings at program reviews.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and test technicians on AI&T processes, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems, electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in assembly, integration, and test of aerospace or defense systems, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of system engineering processes, requirements verification, and test methodologies.
• Proven experience with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and related military and environmental test standards.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Experience managing integration of multi-domain systems (RF, EO/IR, propulsion, comms, etc.).
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital thread integration for test.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS) and test data management tools.
• Prior experience leading integration activities at a System Integration Lab (SIL) or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) environment.
• PMP or similar program management certification.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Performance Metrics for Success

• Integration and test phases delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Zero missed critical requirements during verification.
• Documented process improvements in AI&T methodology.
• High customer satisfaction scores at major program reviews.

Salary Range: $155,000 - $225,000

The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.