Component Test Engineer

IonQ; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. seeks an engineer to join the Spacecraft Production & Test team in Louisville. You will develop and execute test plans for spacecraft components and systems, and write scripts within an existing test automation framework.

You will perform functional and performance tests on hardware and software, analyze data, and propose efficiency improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct environmental tests, participate in design reviews, and help maintain test

Qualifications

• Role open to range of engineering backgrounds (software, electrical, mechanical) and experience levels.
• Track record of safe and effective testing of complex systems.
• Methodical approach to testing and problem solving of complex systems.
• Electrical and software aptitude; comfortable with multimeter, Linux terminal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience specifying and executing environmental testing including vibration, thermal, TVAC.
• 2+ years of equivalent experience in test engineering or similar field.
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and operations.
• Familiar with Python scripting/automation.
• Experience operating in contamination- and ESD-sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for components and spacecraft systems.
• Develop/maintain test scripts within an existing test automation framework.
• Perform functional and performance testing of spacecraft hardware and software.
• Analyze test data and provide recommendations for improvements in test quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Conduct environmental testing to ensure performance in various conditions.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on testability.
• Maintain test equipment and facilities.
• Develop new electrical and mechanical ground support equipment.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Test planning

Test automation

Functional testing

Performance testing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Environmental testing

Design reviews

Test equipment maintenance

GSE design

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Python scripting

Automation framework

Test equipment

Job description

• The Spacecraft Production & Test team is a small-but-growing group that works closely together and collaborates throughout the company. From component production and testing to launch vehicle integration, we work hard to navigate technical and schedule challenges to deliver safe, functional spacecraft. This requires schedule flexibility during challenging times, but we seek to maintain work-life balance in return
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for components and spacecraft systems
• Develop/maintain test scripts within an existing test automation framework
• Perform functional and performance testing of spacecraft hardware and software
• Analyze test data and provide recommendations for improvements in both test quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Conduct environmental testing to ensure performance in various conditions
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on testability
• Maintain test equipment and facilities
• Develop new electrical and mechanical ground support equipment
• Adhere to safety and quality standards

This role is open to a range of engineering backgrounds (software, electrical, mechanical, etc.) and experience levels. Your ability to learn and desire to solve problems are the most important qualificationsA track record of safe and effective testing of complex systemsA methodical approach to testing and problem solving of complex systemsElectrical, and software aptitude - you’re comfortable turning a wrench, probing with a multimeter, and using a Linux terminalAbility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicableExperience and comfort handling and operating spacecraft flight hardware safelyBachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related fieldExperience specifying and executing environmental testing including vibration, thermal, TVAC2+ years of equivalent experience in test engineering or similar technical fieldKnowledge of spacecraft subsystems and operationsFamiliar with scripting/automation using PythonExperience operating in a contamination- and ESD-sensitive environment