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Knowledge of physics, engineering and manufacturing to test systems or subsystems under development for their functioning, efficacy and conformance to design requirements, or to test prototypes for feasibility. May involve ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate developmental, qualification, and acceptance testing in accordance with NASA, Military or Commercial Specifications of air, space and ground systems, components, piece parts, as well as integrated systems. Includes knowledge of environmental test techniques used to simulate loading conditions such as launch, reentry, orbit, and landing, including vibration, shock, acoustics, contamination, acceleration, electromagnetics, radiation, pressure, thermal, chemical, microgravity and solar vacuum, aerodynamics and temperature and humidity. Includes knowledge required for safe and reliable system development/integration.

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