Environmental Test Engineer

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks is establishing a state-of-the-art satellite production facility in the UAE and seeks an Environmental Test Engineer to handle environmental verification activities across the full lifecycle, including Vibration, TVAC, Thermal, and EMC campaigns.

Responsibilities include operating test equipment, sensor installation, data collection, and report generation, with emphasis on safety, calibration, and adherence to procedures in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 25 years of environmental test experience.
• Proficiency operating test equipment (thermal vacuum chambers, vibration shakers).
• Ability to read and interpret test plans, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Technical diploma or Associate degree in a relevant field.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Solid understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain environmental test equipment (thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic chambers).
• Set up test articles and install sensors (thermocouples, accelerometers).
• Execute environmental tests per procedure and engineering direction.
• Monitor test progress, identify and report anomalies or failures.
• Collect and analyze test data; prepare accurate technical reports.
• Calibration and routine maintenance of test equipment; ensure safety and cleanroom procedures.

Skills

Environmental testing

Thermal vacuum

Vibration testing

Data acquisition

Engineering drawings

Education

Technical diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Thermal vacuum chambers

Vibration shakers

Calibration equipment

Sensors installation

Job description

Orbitworks is significantly increasing the level of our satellite production and therefore we require an Environmental Test Engineer to join the team at our newly opened state-of-the-art satellite production facility in the UAE. This role provides the opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of environmental verification and test from early program feasibility to planning SOP creation infrastructure readiness maintenance oversight right through to the hands-on execution of Vibration TVAC Thermal and EMC/EMI campaigns. This role is vital as it ensures our satellites are tested reliably on schedule and to the high standards required for us to launch.

Responsiblities

• Operate and maintain environmental test equipment (thermal vacuum vibration acoustic chambers)
• Set up test articles and install sensors (e.g. thermocouples accelerometers strain gauges)
• Execute environmental tests per procedure and engineering direction
• Monitor test progress identify and report anomalies or failures
• Collect and analyze test data; prepare accurate technical reports
• Perform routine maintenance troubleshooting and calibration of test equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and cleanroom procedures
• Collaborate with AIT QA and engineering teams to improve test processes

Must-have Skills & Experience

• 25 years of environmental test experience
• Proficiency operating test equipment (thermal vacuum chambers vibration shakers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret test plans schematics and engineering drawings
• Technical diploma or Associates degree in a relevant field (e.g. mechanical or electrical technology)
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety in high-stakes environments
• Solid understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems

Nice-to-have Skills & Experience

• Experience with environmental test standards (e.g. GEVS Mil-Std-1540 CEQATR)
• Familiarity with RF testing setups or tools
• Basic scripting or programming skills (Python preferred)
• Certified forklift and/or crane operator
• Experience working in cleanroom or ISO-classified environments

Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals heritage Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

Key Skills

GIS,System Design,Data Collection,Technical Writing,Wastewater,Autodesk,OSHA,Drafting,Calculus,Oil & Gas Experience,EPA,EHS
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1