Component Test Engineer

Join our growing Spacecraft Production & Test team as a Component Test Engineer.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will develop and execute test plans and procedures for components and spacecraft systems, perform functional and performance testing, analyze test data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• You will also conduct environmental testing, participate in design reviews, maintain test equipment and facilities, and develop new ground support equipment.
• This position is open to a range of engineering backgrounds and experience levels, with a focus on problem-solving and a methodical approach to testing complex systems.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for components and spacecraft systems, including functional and performance testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, and participate in design reviews to provide input on testability.
• Maintain test equipment and facilities, and develop new electrical and mechanical ground support equipment.
• Experience and comfort handling and operating spacecraft flight hardware safely

Requirements

• This role is open to a range of engineering backgrounds (software, electrical, mechanical, etc.) and experience levels. Your ability to learn and desire to solve problems are the most important qualifications
• A track record of safe and effective testing of complex systems
• A methodical approach to testing and problem solving of complex systems
• Electrical, and software aptitude - you're comfortable turning a wrench, probing with a multimeter, and using a Linux terminal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience specifying and executing environmental testing including vibration, thermal, TVAC
• 2+ years of equivalent experience in test engineering or similar technical field
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and operations
• Familiar with scripting/automation using Python

Preferred

• Experience operating in a contamination- and ESD-sensitive environment

Pay

USD 80,000 - 105,000