Lead Satellite Assembly, Integration & Test Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Tukwila, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan and Roth deferral

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

BlackSky is seeking an assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) engineer to support satellite and subsystem testing, harnessing, and test equipment development in Tukwila, WA. The role involves collaborating with engineers to ensure tests meet requirements and quality standards, and documentation of procedures.

The position requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in production, and ability to travel. It is an onsite role with comprehensive benefits and a focus on test and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in a production environment, preferably with space hardware.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and create harness schematics.
• Demonstrated experience with integration, end-to-end testing, and operations.
• Strong understanding of satellite and satellite subsystems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve goals.
• Occasional travel domestically and internationally for launch campaigns.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for satellite and subsystem testing, including design, development, and execution of test setups, instrumentation, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines and program management to ensure tests meet requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
• Maintain existing automated and manual test equipment and lead development of new test setups or fixtures.
• Maintain existing satellite and subsystem test harnessing and lead new harnessing.
• Execute satellite-level tests, support troubleshooting, and resolve stoppages during testing.
• Create work instructions and training documentation for satellite assemblies and subsystems.
• Assist in process improvement projects to streamline test documentation, data handling, and integration operations.

Skills

End-to-end testing

Satellite knowledge

Engineering drawings interpretation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Git

Python

Bash

Plex

Job description

BlackSky is seeking an assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) engineer to support satellite and subsystem testing, harnessing, and test equipment development in Tukwila, WA. The role involves collaborating with engineers to ensure tests meet requirements and quality standards, and documentation of procedures.

The position requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in production, and ability to travel. It is an onsite role with comprehensive benefits and a focus on test and manufacturing excellence.