Senior Design and Test Engineer

Astrion • Mountain View, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Subject Matter Expert located at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA. Astrion is seeking a subject matter expert in Arc jet probe design at NASA Ames Research Center.

Requirements

• Knowledge of thermal protection systems, hypersonic environments, or high‑temperature material testing.
• Experience in instrumentation design, flight‑like probe/sensor assembly, or complex test system integration.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly through reports, reviews, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in test planning, experimental validation, or arc jet/ground test facilities.
• Experience working in aerospace, R&D environments, or government facilities.
• Familiarity with thermal protection system components or arc jet facility hardware.
• Experience in sensor design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble a new probe/sensor system based on designs developed by NASA subject‑matter experts.
• Develop test objectives and measurement requirements needed to evaluate the new probe’s performance.
• Create a detailed arc jet test plan, including procedures, instrumentation, verification steps, and qualification criteria.
• Conduct arc jet testing in the NASA Ames Arc Jet Facility to demonstrate performance and validate design requirements.
• Analyze test results and conduct a formal review with leadership from the Entry Systems Division.
• Prepare technical documentation to support the qualification, adoption, and long-term sustainment of the probe design for future missions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed