Job Details

In this role you will design the test plans, procedures, and scripts required to validate deliverable space-grade hardware.  You will perform the critical function of ensuring mission success by validating that our hardware will work as intended in the extreme environmental conditions of outer space after a turbulent launch assent.  

Responsibilities

• Work on highly complex projects requiring innovative and original solutions
• Devise testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product in conjunction with requirements
• Provide test area and facility with parameters for testing and specify tests to be performed
• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, or new testing requirements
• Responsible for testing all customer hardware and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area
• Consult with the development and/or requirements team to coordinate and test applications
• Performs analysis, diagnostics, and preliminary evaluations of products
• Develop testing procedures, including scripted testing automation
• Implement the testing processes and ensure all test activities follow those processes

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science) or related field. With 5 or more years of aerospace/space Test Engineering experience. Willing to consider equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, and reports and or data packages
• Experience with environmental testing (TVAC, Vibration, and Shock)
• Scripting and automation skills (Python)
• Experience with Linux (OS)
• PCA troubleshooting
• Ability to travel on occasional if needed
• US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills. Capable of communicating effectively with customers.
• Experience with and understanding of AS9100 industry standard practices
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, and theories
• Strong ability to debug and deduce digital design issues with use of lab tools such as bench supplies, scopes, and logic analyzers with little support from more senior engineers