Development Test Engineer (Starshield)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute static and dynamic environmental tests (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.) on satellite systems, components, and mechanisms — owning test articles, fixtures, boundary conditions, schematics, and CONOPS
• Lead the bring-up, commissioning, modification, and continuous improvement of test assets including TVAC chambers, vibration shakers, structural test stands, and hydraulic systems
• Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, thermal, launch and integration engineers to define requirements and deliver customized testing solutions
• Own multiple end-to-end test campaigns, including test plan creation, system activation, operations, data review, and test stand design/fabrication
• Design, build, modify, and troubleshoot data acquisition (DAQ) and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation
• Automate repetitive test operations and develop innovative processes to increase testing capacity, rate, efficiency, and safety while maintaining high rigor
• Identify system pitfalls and hazards, then collaborate with design engineers to resolve anomalies and drive improvements to both test stands and flight hardware
• Train technicians and other engineers on test concepts and equipment use

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 1+ years of experience in one or more of the following: involvement with an extracurricular project team designing and building mechanical structures, academic research on mechanical structures, professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures
• Master's degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience designing and executing environmental test campaigns (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.)
• Understanding and proper application of GD&T
• Experience with NX
• Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA)
• Experience with large steel and/or aluminum weldment design and analysis
• Experience with high pressure (up to 30,000 psi) fluid system design and analysis
• Hands-on design and fabrication experience
• Basic programming skills (Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS preferred)
• Data acquisition and controls experience
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Experience using or setting up vibration test equipment
• Experience using temperature and vacuum test systems