Staff Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer I - EGSE Software

Front Door Defense; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks a Staff Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer to own the EGSE testing program for satellite assembly and verification in lab environments. You will lead requirements, test plans, and verification activities with daily lab work in Westminster, CO, contributing to a fast-paced, cross-functional team.

The role emphasizes electrical ground systems testing, collaboration with systems engineering, and hands-on execution of acceptance tests and anomaly resolution to support

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace or electrical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in spacecraft assembly, integration, and test operations.
• Experience with design-for-test and test operations in space systems.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and support EGSE development for satellite testing.
• Develop test plans and maintain verification matrices with Systems Eng.
• Lead acceptance testing including vibration, EMI/EMC, and thermal tests.
• Analyze test data and present results to verify objectives.
• Lead anomaly investigations and corrective actions with clear communication.

Skills

Python scripting

Test planning

Requirements management

Education

B.S. in aerospace/electrical engineering

Tools

COSMOS

Grafana

Job description

Staff Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer - EGSE

Own the EGSE testing program for spacecraft assembly and verification in lab environments

Location: Westminster, Colorado

Compensation: $158,000 - 189,000 USD / year

About The Role

Staff Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Staff Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer emphasizing in Electrical Ground Systems Test to our team, providing expertise and peer leadership, with daily work in the labs supporting AI&T operations. If you are excited about working in a dynamic environment and are passionate about developing critical test systems for leading-edge spacecraft and aerospace communication systems, we would like to hear from you. The satellite team is creating a new business pipeline consisting of committed internal investments as well as future business contracts. Become part of CesiumAstro's growth, success, and future!

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Define requirements, designs, and provide ongoing support for electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) development for testing a satellite.
• Work with Systems Engineering to establish test plans and maintain requirements verification test matrix.
• Work with Program Management to build AI&T schedules that inform master schedules.
• Support on-orbit mission operations with knowledge gained from integration/test activities.
• Validate all electrical interfaces between test equipment and flight hardware.
• Provide expert guidance and peer review for satellite assembly, integration, and test campaigns.
• Develop and execute acceptance/qualification testing activities including, but not limited to, vibration, acoustic, shock, propulsion static fires, EMI/EMC, RF, self compatibility, ground compatibility, day in the life (DITL), and thermal vacuum testing.
• Lead anomaly reporting as well as root cause and corrective action implementation in a manner that indicates sound engineering judgement and applies excellent communication skills.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during sub-system, and component integration and test.
• Lead and participate in integration and test readiness reviews along with post-operational briefings.
• Analyze, document, and present integration and test data to support verification activities.
• Author test procedures and lead/conduct test activities.
• Support satellite AI&T and launch operations effort (including the sequence of activities, required facilities, special test equipment, personnel, schedule, risks, and opportunities).
• Work both independently and in teams to achieve integration and test objectives.
• Identify, support, and help enforce safety policies and practices for assembly, integration, and test activities.
• Work onsite in the lab and cleanroom daily for AI&T operations.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace, electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years experience including prior significant roles on spacecraft or related systems assembly, integration and test operations.
• Must have prior experience in multiple stages of satellite and component/GSE development including early design for test, test operations, and operational missions.
• Experience in requirements management, system design, integration, and test.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python, with willingness to learn new ones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Test experience with RF communication systems.
• Test experience with EMI/EMC compatibility and mitigation.
• Experience using COSMOS and Grafana.

$158,000 - $189,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.