Aerospace Test Engineer

Maverick Space Systems; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flexible Schedule

Stock Options

Job summary

Maverick Space Systems in San Luis Obispo, CA is hiring a Mechanical Test Engineer (full-time). The role focuses on vibration and static testing of aerospace hardware on a vibration table, with hands-on responsibilities across test setup, data collection, instrumentation, and report generation.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and be willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years performing vibration and static tests on aerospace hardware.
• Experience in random, sine, sine burst, shock, and sine sweep tests.
• Experience with data post-processing and report generation.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vibration table and manage shaker control software.
• Perform static load testing with instrumentation and measurements.
• Instrument flight hardware with accelerometers and transducers.
• Troubleshoot test setup issues and test article responses.
• Design adapter/test hardware and interface with support structures.
• Move hardware using overhead crane and tooling as needed.
• Post-process vibration data in frequency and time domains.
• Write, edit, and review test plans and reports for campaigns.
• Coordinate with Engineering on test criteria and instrumentation.

Skills

Vibration & static testing

Instrumentation & data post-processing

Test fixture mounting

ESD environment experience

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

M+P Software Suite

Vibration fixtures

Job description

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full Time: Yes

Company Overview

Maverick Space Systems, Inc. is a growing aerospace company which provides various products and services to the small satellite industry, including but not limited to: CubeSat and ESPA Class satellite launch adapter hardware, Launch Integration Services/Mission Management, and low-cost hardware and test solutions for small satellites and their subsystems.

Job Summary

Maverick Space Systems is seeking a self-motivated and experienced full time Mechanical Test Engineer to join our growing team in San Luis Obispo, CA.A successful candidate will have at least 5 years of direct experience, will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and will have proficiency in the testing of aerospace hardware on a vibration table and performing structure static tests.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate the Maverick Electromagnetic Vibration Table, including shaker rotation and operation of the vibration control software
• Perform static load testing including setting up instrumentation, load application, load and deflection measurements
• Instrument critical flight hardware including customer satellites with accelerometers and force transducers
• Troubleshoot technical test issues due to test setup errors, hardware malfunctions, or unexpected dynamic responses of the test article
• Design adapter or other test hardware to interface between the test article and support structure interfaces
• Lift flight critical hardware from shipping containers to test stand and vice versa using overhead bridge crane or hand lift for smaller test articles
• Post-process vibration data in both frequency and time history domains
• Interface with customers and assist them with ancillary tasks related to their hardware
• Write, edit, and review test plans and reports for internal and customer-facing test campaigns
• Interact with Engineering to develop test criteria and instrumentation approaches
• Track shaker maintenance and equipment calibrations
• Assist with additional lab hardware builds, general organization, and R&D tasks as needed

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in performing vibration and static tests including but not limited to:
• Random Vibration
• Sine Vibration
• Sine Burst
• Shock
• Sine Sweep
• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
• Experience troubleshooting, interpreting, and post-processing vibration data
• Experience with using and mounting vibration test fixtures
• Experience with instrumentation and cable organization
• Experience working with critical flight hardware in an ESD sensitive environment
• Experience writing reports and technical documents
• Experience interfacing with co-workers and external customers on a daily basis
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Attention to detail and prioritization of personnel and flight hardware safety
• Self-motivated, organized, humble, and willing to learn
• Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience running force limited tests with load cells in the feedback loop
• Experience with the following tests:
• Proof & failure testing
• Stress/Deflection static testing
• Experience with M+P software suite
• Crane and Forklift certifications
• Experience assembling flight hardware
• PTO, Flexible Schedule
• Stock Options
• Opportunity to be a part of an amazing team in an amazing location