Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Relative Dynamics•Greenbelt, MD

20d

About The Position

At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamics.space. Relative Dynamics Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will interact with a multi-disciplinary team in the research, development, test, and implementation of integrated optical-mechanical-electrical-electro-optical systems and subsystems for ground and space flight applications.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Ten (10)+ years, documented experience with electronic, electro-optical, fiber optic testing and test setup and operation. Experience will include thermal, thermal vacuum, temperature cycling, vibration, and shock as a minimum.
Demonstrated programming skills in Labview, writing new code, editing and compiling existing code, for automation of test regimens and data capture/storage.
Demonstrated knowledge or accreditation to ANSI/NSCL Z540.3 and ISO/IEC 17025 calibration requirements.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining calibration standards and performing calibration of electrical, electronic laboratory devices.
Certification to Electrostatic Discharge (NASA preferred) and proper storage and handling of ESD sensitive devices; ESD Program Manager certification is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Fabricate custom reliability testing fixtures and test setups, including Labview automation software programs, for electrical, electro-optical and other Photonic devices and assemblies.
Maintain laboratory calibration standards in compliance with applicable industry standards and processes, maintain calibration procedures and test data, and perform calibration of laboratory test equipment in a timely manner.
Perform testing of electrical, electro-optical, and photonic parts or assemblies; testing may include environmental (thermal, thermal vacuum, temperature cycling) as well as mechanical (vibration, shock).
Analyze electrical and electro-optical characterization data for photonics components and subsystems, to verify testing followed project requirements and testing was performed accurately and as expected.
Maintain documentation (Standard Operating Procedures, Labview code, test regimens/procedures, wiring diagrams, equipment modifications, etc.) in a current status on the Photonics approved shared drive location.