Aerospace Environmental Test Engineer - Vibration & TVAC

AST SpaceMobile; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks an Environmental Test Engineer (Vibration and TVAC) to plan, execute, and document mechanical and thermal-vacuum tests for spacecraft components and systems. You will ensure campaigns meet customer and program requirements for qualification and acceptance.

The role requires hands-on experience with shakers, TVAC chambers, accelerometers, and DAQ, plus cleanroom work, data analysis, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in environmental testing, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Hands‑on experience with electrodynamic shakers, TVAC chambers, accelerometers, thermal sensors, and DAQ systems.
• Strong knowledge of vibration and thermal environments relevant to spaceflight hardware.
• Familiarity with instrumentation setup, calibration, and data analysis.
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow contamination control procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for vibration (sine, random, shock) and TVAC testing.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment including shakers, thermal chambers, vacuum chambers, and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to define environmental test requirements.
• Perform real-time test monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure successful completion of test campaigns.
• Ensure all testing complies with relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1540, NASA GEVS, ECSS).
• Coordinate with technicians to configure test setups, instrumentation, and test article fixturing.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for test anomalies or failures.
• Generate detailed test reports including data analysis, plots, and pass/fail criteria.
• Maintain equipment and ensure test facilities meet operational readiness.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance test efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Skills

Environmental testing

Vibration testing

Thermal vacuum

Instrumentation setup

Data analysis

Cleanroom procedures

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

MATLAB

Python

DAQ systems

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks an Environmental Test Engineer (Vibration and TVAC) to plan, execute, and document mechanical and thermal-vacuum tests for spacecraft components and systems. You will ensure campaigns meet customer and program requirements for qualification and acceptance.

The role requires hands-on experience with shakers, TVAC chambers, accelerometers, and DAQ, plus cleanroom work, data analysis, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced aerospace environment.