ORION Electrical Test Operations Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Prepare test hardware, software, and instrumentation in accordance with program requirements.
• Write, review, and modify automated test scripts to ensure reliable and repeatable execution.
• Execute functional, performance, and environmental tests, documenting results and discrepancies in a team environment.
• Provide 24 hr/7day, in-person test support on a rotating schedule (day, split, and night shifts).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline and 2-4 years of experience.
• Proficiency with automated test equipment, scripting languages, and/or data-acquisition systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based, 24-hour operational environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Basic exposure to crewed spacecraft or other high-reliability flight hardware (e.g., academic projects, co-op assignments, or internships).
• Introductory proficiency with the Linux operating system, including command-line navigation, simple scripting, and using Linux-based test tools.
• Fundamental knowledge of test engineering, operations, and processes, such as the purpose of test plans, test procedures, and test execution.
• Experience drafting or following simple test plans, test procedures, or technical documents gained through coursework, lab work, or short-term projects.
• Awareness of electrical ground-support equipment used to power and monitor spacecraft subsystems.
• Experience with automation-framework tools desired.
• Demonstrates initiative and works independently, but always follows approved procedures and coordinates with the team.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

Pay

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.