Spacecraft Compatibility Test Engineer

Socket.dev; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer in Monrovia, CA to support the Deep Space Network program with NASA/JPL. The role involves designing and executing compatibility and re-verification testing of spacecraft subsystems across multiple DSN test facilities, developing test procedures, and troubleshooting hardware and software in mission-critical environments.

You will work day and swing shifts, travel to remote testing locations as required, and collaborate with customers to resolve issues while

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Working knowledge of digital equipment, radio frequency equipment, spacecraft configurations and operations
• Experience writing test procedures
• Must be able to obtain a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC); US citizen proof required

Responsibilities

• Conducts and/or supports Compatibility and Re-Verification Testing of spacecraft or spacecraft subsystems prior to launch
• Develops Compatibility Test Procedures for spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem testing
• Conducts research study necessary for improvement or reconfiguration of systems or subsystems equipment after evaluation of available information
• Investigates and makes decisions relative to problems in equipment performance, customer requirements and relations
• Develops or completes sections of installation, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair procedures that reflect the latest concepts of information design for presentation as traditional training and/or technical documentation in accordance with technical specifications, program requirements and quality standards
• Applies advanced theories, principles and concepts; demonstrates creativity and ingenuity
• Supports customers during development and test phases
• Loads and configures software as appropriate
• Maintains and calibrates station equipment to ensure readiness to support test activities
• Removes, installs, and troubleshoots station equipment using provided test equipment
• Evaluates performance of station hardware
• Processes and Installs DSN Modification Information and Deployment Authorization Software (MIDAS) Packages
• Maintains calibration of station equipment

Skills

Digital equipment knowledge

RF equipment knowledge

Spacecraft configurations

Spacecraft operations

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

No degree

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer in Monrovia, CA to support the Deep Space Network program with NASA/JPL. The role involves designing and executing compatibility and re-verification testing of spacecraft subsystems across multiple DSN test facilities, developing test procedures, and troubleshooting hardware and software in mission-critical environments.

You will work day and swing shifts, travel to remote testing locations as required, and collaborate with customers to resolve issues while