Senior/Staff Test Engineer, Space Structures & Mechanisms

AscendArc; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AscendArc in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Test Engineer – Structures and Mechanisms to design, build, and test spacecraft structures and mechanisms for a revolutionary satellite communications system.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to develop tooling, fixtures, and testing strategies, supporting environmental and qualification tests and rapid prototyping in a fast-paced startup setting. Hybrid work with on-site collaboration is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and building test fixtures, tooling, and support hardware for aerospace or high-reliability systems.
• Hands‑on experience with test execution and familiarity with environmental and structural testing (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.).
• Strong ability to gather and interpret test requirements from cross‑functional stakeholders to develop practical tooling and fixture solutions.
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks) and mechanical analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate test fixtures, tooling, and support hardware to effectively test spacecraft structures and mechanisms.
• Assist responsible engineers in design and/or concepting of functional, environmental, and qualification tests, including thermal, vibration, shock, deployment, and pressure testing.
• Support test readiness reviews, drive testing schedules, and ensure safe test operations
• Develop responsive testing infrastructure, generate roadmap for executing spacecraft qualification, define resource and infrastructure needs to achieve company milestones

Skills

Test engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Rapid prototyping

Environmental testing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

AscendArc in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Test Engineer – Structures and Mechanisms to design, build, and test spacecraft structures and mechanisms for a revolutionary satellite communications system.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to develop tooling, fixtures, and testing strategies, supporting environmental and qualification tests and rapid prototyping in a fast-paced startup setting. Hybrid work with on-site collaboration is offered.