Job Description
The role involves designing, testing, and qualifying spacecraft hardware and systems, with hands-on responsibilities in environmental testing, data analysis, and project management to support the development and launch of satellite platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and validate test plans, procedures, and support tools for satellite components and systems
- Design, procure, and oversee testing fixtures and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) using 3D CAD and FEA analysis
- Conduct environmental testing campaigns, including Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) and thermal testing
- Operate and troubleshoot various test equipment and chambers, ensuring equipment and process reliability
- Analyze test data to identify anomalies, root causes, and areas for improvement
- Document test results, notes, and anomalies, and communicate findings to engineering and manufacturing teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Engineering or Electro-Mechanics Robotics Engineering.
- 4 years of relevant work experience in the aerospace or space systems field.
- Experience in environmental test qualification, running and managing test projects with at least 3 months of Thermal Vacuum testing experience.
- Proficiency in defining test strategies, test plans, test procedures, and general manufacturing workflows.
- Knowledge of heat transfer principles and thermal management technology.
- Data analysis skills for evaluating system performance and identifying anomalies.
- Mechanical systems engineering intuition and critical thinking.
- Proficiency in using Solidworks CAD FEA simulation or equivalent software.
- Hands-on experience with test equipment such as thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems.
- Ability to operate and understand a variety of computer-automated and manual test equipment, including thermal and TVAC chambers, pumps, valves, and compressors.
- Experience in developing, coordinating, and leading environmental test campaigns, especially for Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) and thermal testing.
- Ability to conduct hands-on operations like GSE and instrumentation setup, inspections, and test execution.
- Ability to take ownership of equipment and processes to identify failures, anomalies, root causes, and drive issues to resolution during and after testing.
- Experience in analyzing and reviewing test data using numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results and ensure hardware operates as expected.
- Ability to create, develop, and test innovative mechanical solutions and testing methods.
- Excellent communication skills for documenting tests, anomalies, and test results, and for developing close communication with engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Willingness to travel occasionally as part of testing and integration operations.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits if local to an office
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives, bonus, and equity
Salary range: $128,400 - $160,500 USD (based on experience, skills, and location)
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