Sr. Satellite System Integration & Test Engineer

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spacex

Sr. Satellite System Integration & Test Engineer

Redmond, WA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

    SATELLITE SYSTEM INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER - PAYLOAD 

    As a System Integration & Test Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and executing all satellite-level integration and test activity for the satellite and/or its subsystems. You will help shape the satellite system architecture and vehicle design. You will lead mechanical, electrical, and RF integration operations on the flight satellite vehicles and flight hardware simulators. You will ensure the satellite payload is ready for flight through verification of design, integration, and configuration. You will develop the automation capabilities in the areas of both integration and test in order to bring the hardware from engineering to production.

    RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    • Responsible for vehicle integration build flow and test concept of operations
    • Responsible for enabling day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
    • Write and execute test plans and test procedures for the flight vehicle
    • Lead ground test operations during the integration and test campaign
    • Responsible for enabling day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
    • Review test data, lead anomaly investigation and resolution, and verify system test coverage on flight or flight-representative hardware

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

    • Bachelors of Science degree in engineering
    • 3+ years of experience in electrical design or system design, integration, and test of complex, technically capable systems

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Highly experienced in writing integration procedures at both sub-system and vehicle level.
    • Experienced in leading electrical integration and test operations on rockets, satellites, planetary exploration spacecraft, ships, or aircraft.
    • Established knowledge in performance and environmental testing plans for component / sub-system / vehicle level trades (Vibration, Temp cycling, T-Vac, EMC, etc).
    • Experienced with payloads (RF / Optical) - their assembly integration and test at a subsystem level, as well as integration and test at spacecraft level.
    • Experience developing manufacturing operations and building spacecraft / spacecraft subsystems, with ability to scale appropriately for volume production.
    • Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements.
    • Experience with various manufacturing process developments, facility and line layouts, process failure mode effects analysis, and error proofing.
    • Experience with near field and antenna range testing of antenna systems or spacecraft.
    • Experience with radiated emission and radiated susceptibility testing at vehicle level.
    • Experience in a programing language such as C++, LabVIEW or Python.
    • Extensive understanding of instrumentation, interfaces and sensors including DAQ, digital multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital IO, spectrum analyzers, RF power meter, vector network analyzers, signal generators.
    • Extensive experience with Hardware-in-the-loop test equipment, ground support equipment, and automated test scripts.
    • Knowledge of and experience in analog to digital and digital to analog converters, power supply components and design, analog testing/troubleshooting techniques, and signal integrity, layout and grounding principles.
    • Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight.
    • Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
    • Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.
    • Strong work ethic and drive to succeed.

     

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

    • Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed.

    ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 

    • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

    SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

    Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.