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What this role is
This role manages vibration and thermal-vacuum testing for spacecraft components at a satellite broadband company, ensuring hardware can survive the harsh space environment. It suits engineers with aerospace testing experience who are comfortable with lab equipment, data analysis, and the detailed documentation required for flight-qualified systems.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of environmental testing experience, preferably in aerospace or defense
- Hands-on experience with electrodynamic shakers, TVAC chambers, accelerometers, thermal sensors, and DAQ systems
- Strong knowledge of vibration and thermal environments for spaceflight hardware
- Instrumentation setup, calibration, and data analysis skills
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow contamination control procedures
Nice to have
- Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or Python for test automation and data analysis
- Experience supporting launch vehicle or satellite environmental qualification campaigns
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS-E-ST-10-03C standards
- Familiarity with thermal modeling and simulation tools