Spacecraft Test Automation Engineer

Stanford Climate Ventures; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401k with company matching

Stock options

Job summary

Stanford Climate Ventures is looking for a Test Engineer based in El Segundo, California. You will take ownership of testing and automation for spacecraft such as Seldon and Dreadnought. This role requires extensive collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and data sectors to rapidly enhance hardware development.

Responsibilities include managing test stands, designing critical test infrastructure, and developing automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing or automating test equipment.
• Experience in data visualization and communicating test results.
• Understanding of debugging and hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own test stands and systems from concept to operation.
• Design and maintain test infrastructure for space hardware.
• Develop test automation software to control hardware and enforce safety limits.

Skills

Test automation experience

LabVIEW proficiency

Python programming

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

National Instruments hardware

DAQ systems

Job description

Stanford Climate Ventures is looking for a Test Engineer based in El Segundo, California. You will take ownership of testing and automation for spacecraft such as Seldon and Dreadnought. This role requires extensive collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and data sectors to rapidly enhance hardware development.

Responsibilities include managing test stands, designing critical test infrastructure, and developing automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience.