Early to Mid Career Test Engineer

Orbit Fab•Lafayette, CO, FL

7h•$115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As a Test Engineer, you will support the Test team in design, analysis, assembly, testing and prototyping of flight hardware for spacecraft and/or mechanisms. Working within the test engineering group, you’ll be tasked with identifying issues, non-conformances to requirements, providing justification of decision making, and bringing a sound technical approach. This position will allow you to work independently and exercise your judgment, as well as be part of a cross-specialty team to solve the engineering problems that accompany hardware in space.

Requirements

BS degree in an engineering or other technical discipline
2+ years working in a test environment
Experience working with high pressure fluid systems
Ability to read, interpret, and execute test instructions with respect to requirements
Ability to formulate test plans and perform requirements traceability
Experience testing space-qualified hardware through qualification and acceptance test environments, including operation of TVAC and thermal chambers
Possess strong problem solving and communication abilities
Experience with fittings (VCR, compression, AN, NPT, KF)
Familiarity with small tools used for hand-held assembly like torque wrenches, calipers, and micrometers
Standard test equipment experience in design and troubleshooting applications
Collaborative and team focused
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, strategic, and statistical skills
A sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, small company environment
Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software

Nice To Haves

Experience with SMC-S-016, GEVS, and SSCMAN standards
Experience with Python/C++, test process software (e.g., LabView, Dewesoft), and MATLAB
Expertise working spacecraft or launch vehicle operations

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain test documentation and hardware for precision assemblies
Take ownership and maintain documentation for complex, high-reliability assemblies
Interpret system diagrams and requirements for test definition
Plan, design, execute, and perform preventive maintenance for required Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems
Identify, document, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in the assembly, integration and test cycles
Perform standard operating procedures, execute tests, and document test results, including functional testing, life testing, vibration, thermal vacuum (TVAC)/Thermal, and launch integration
Design and develop automated scripts and supporting test equipment for streamlined test and production
Characterize test data to formulate general failure modes and categorization of pass/fail criteria
Work with engineers to troubleshoot and solve technical issues
Be willing to cross-train in multiple specialty areas
Provide input for continuous process improvement to develop more refined ways of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test of assembly parts and components
Utilize test equipment (Data acquisition systems, transducers, valves, fittings, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.)