Spacecraft Test & Infrastructure Lead

IonQ

Louisville (CO)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 191,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Capella, an IonQ company, seeks an experienced Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure to lead spacecraft verification and test infrastructure development in support of production and testing operations. You will guide a team of test engineers, ensuring hardware readiness, test coverage, and scalable processes.

The role requires 8+ years in related fields, strong RF/electromechanical testing expertise, and experience with automated test equipment and GSE.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics or related technical field with 8+ years of experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace/defense/electronics manufacturing.
Experience developing hardware verification and acceptance test programs.
Strong understanding of electronic, RF, and electromechanical systems testing.
Experience with automated test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Experience developing or maintaining test software and automation frameworks.
Hands-on troubleshooting of complex hardware and test systems.
Experience designing, deploying, or supporting Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Experience managing competing technical priorities while maintaining schedule commitments.
Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with spacecraft flight hardware in contamination- and ESD-sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of component test, RF test, and test automation engineers supporting spacecraft production and development programs.
Own component-level acceptance testing and verification for electronic assemblies, RF hardware, and spacecraft subsystems.
Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and procedures to verify component performance, quality, and readiness for spacecraft integration.
Drive investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of test failures and anomalies.
Partner with Engineering to improve product testability and verification coverage.
Develop and maintain automated test systems, software, and data analysis tools to improve efficiency.
Own Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required for component and spacecraft testing.
Develop and maintain test beds, flatsats, and hardware simulators for risk reduction and integration support.
Manage calibration programs and lifecycle planning for test equipment and infrastructure assets.
Develop business cases for infrastructure investments and capacity improvements.
Establish standard architecture, processes, and documentation for test systems and infrastructure.
Collaborate with Spacecraft Test leadership to meet current and future production needs.
Incorporate on-orbit data and lessons learned into verification strategies.
Establish KPIs to measure test throughput and equipment utilization.