Test Engineer 1

Relative Dynamics•Laurel, MD

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. is seeking to hire a Test Engineer 1, to support laser and electro-optical development for a commercial space customer. The position is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. What You'll Get to Do: Perform space-flight qualification testing of lasers and electro-optic devices. Design, model, and analyze optical devices and assemblies for use on a space-flight mission. Develop and support the execution of procedures, work instructions, and process flows. Support environmental test campaigns. Work in a team environment and report to customer lead for technical support, task assignment, and processes. Perform other tasks as assigned. What You'll Need: Requirements: M.S. Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering 5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in laser and electro-optic device testing and metrology Experience preforming space-flight qualification testing of lasers and electro-optic devices Hands-on experience with fiber optics including handling and cleaning procedures Experience with optical design, modeling, and analysis. TracePro experience preferred Experience writing and executing laser and electro-optic test plans and procedures Experience performing environmental test campaigns including radiation, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing. Routine travel to Houston, TX and other vendor sites is required. Preferences: Willingness to relocate to Houston 1+ year experience with Extended Kalman Filters Experience with hardware field testing What You Won't Do: Feel stuck as we offer great opportunities to advance and learn Feel like a number as we're a close-knit bunch and always have each others backs Who You Are: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts Accept assignments with open cooperative positive and team-oriented attitudes Able to plan and execute plans across teams Effective communicator both written and verbal What You'll Enjoy: Competitive wage and benefits package Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance Vacation and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Great 401k with company match Employee referral program Community involvement investing and giving back to the community Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Requirements

M.S. Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering
5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in laser and electro-optic device testing and metrology
Experience preforming space-flight qualification testing of lasers and electro-optic devices
Hands-on experience with fiber optics including handling and cleaning procedures
Experience with optical design, modeling, and analysis. TracePro experience preferred
Experience writing and executing laser and electro-optic test plans and procedures
Experience performing environmental test campaigns including radiation, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing.
Routine travel to Houston, TX and other vendor sites is required.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to relocate to Houston
1+ year experience with Extended Kalman Filters
Experience with hardware field testing

Responsibilities

Perform space-flight qualification testing of lasers and electro-optic devices.
Design, model, and analyze optical devices and assemblies for use on a space-flight mission.
Develop and support the execution of procedures, work instructions, and process flows.
Support environmental test campaigns.
Work in a team environment and report to customer lead for technical support, task assignment, and processes.
Perform other tasks as assigned.