Test Engineer

Astro Digital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in satellite technology is seeking a Test Engineer in San Jose, CA. You will support testing and technical operations of satellite missions, requiring strong test automation skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree and experience in complex systems testing. This role emphasizes safety and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum test experience with a complex system.
• Ability to understand and follow system documentation.
• Interest in working with a collegial team.

Responsibilities

• Write qualification and test plans for subsystems.
• Perform and automate tests and analyze data.
• Troubleshoot anomalous test results and promote efficiency.

Skills

Test experience with complex systems

Collaborative problem-solving

Strong organizational skills

Experience with Linux

Experience with test automation

Education

B.S. or M.S. in engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Lab electrical diagnostic tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Astro Digital designs, builds, and operates a diverse range of small satellite systems supporting space-based turnkey missions for several business applications, including earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction, science, and exploration. Astro Digital is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado with roughly 75 employees and infrastructure around the globe. This position is located in San Jose, CA.

Position Summary

With the Spacecraft Test team, you will join a hard-working and enthusiastic group, applying your experience to assure mission success. Your primary role will be to support testing and technical operations of satellite missions. This involves working with customers, design and system engineers, and project managers to determine what tests and technical operations will be done and writing that into a procedure. This includes from initial check out to subsystem delivery. You will be responsible for collecting, or designing the necessary support equipment, automating the procedures, and performing those tests. Additionally, you will write and document any changes or issues that occurred when running those tests. You will perform data analysis on the test data and present that information. You will continually look for ways to improve the processes. The ideal candidate will possess experience automating tests. Team members are driven and supportive. We foster frequent, open communication, and rely on collaboration and concurrence for problem solving. Fastidiousness, creativity, love of teamwork, and patience are essential qualities of a person in this role.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Write qualification, subsystem and board-level test plans
• Perform and automate tests and test data analysis for new designs, subsystems and boards
• Analyze and present feedback on both the process and results to larger teams
• Ensure test plans and procedures meet system requirements and evolving mission characteristics
• Troubleshoot anomalous test results, identify, and help track defects
• Apply diligence to promote production efficiency, mission objectives, and above all, hardware, and personnel safety
• Ensure that the test platforms are operational
• Continually seek out ways to improve

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years minimum test experience with a complex system.
• B.S. or M.S. in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software), math, physics, or related field
• Ability to understand and follow system documentation
• Desire to solve problems collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills
• Interest working with a first-rate, collegial team
• Experience with Linux and test automation
• Experience with hardware test on highly complex and reliable systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with mission assurance
• Experience with RF Systems
• Experience with spacecraft manufacturing
• Experience in automotive industry or mass production
• Experience in electrical or software design
• Proficiency with lab electrical diagnostic and measurement tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, sources, spectrum analyzers)
• Knowledge of various communication protocols
• Understanding of power systems
• Experience automating with spectrum analyzers, power meters or modems.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 Lbs. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required.

Export Statement

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 22 CFR §120.15 and 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.