Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

🏢 Summary: Role focused on coordinating and controlling flight test aircraft configuration, maintenance, modifications, and scheduling to support efficient flight testing operations. The position requires managing work authorization processes, airworthiness-related tracking, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance stakeholders in an on-site aerospace startup environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience as flight test engineer, A&P mechanic, or aircraft inspector, Knowledge of aircraft technical work, Ability to manage aircraft configuration and modification tracking, Understanding of civil certification conformity requirements, Database skills for tracking aircraft and component configurations, Strong organizational skills for managing changing flight test needs, Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship 📃 Skills: Smartsheet, Project, A&P, QA, Databases, Conformity, Airworthiness, Tracking, Scheduling, Instrumentation 🏢 Description: About You: You will be the primary interface between your assigned test article and those wanting access to it. You must be able to regularly coordinate competing demands for access while accommodating maintenance or modification capability, weather, and crewing. You should have at least basic knowledge of aircraft technical work and primarily enforce correct execution of company processes including inspections, quality assurance, and the appropriate airworthiness certificates. Responsibilities: - Ensure all work performed on the flight test article is authorized through the company work order process - Control and document the test article configuration through installation and modification - Coordinate and schedule all aircraft work to maximize overall company efficiency towards executing tests - Maintain an openly available aircraft schedule via Smartsheet or MS Project to track maintenance activity and modifications - Using the company’s aircraft modification sheet, act as or interact with stakeholders to manage: - Component tracking - Hourly and calendar tracking - Weight and balance tracking - Squawks impacting flight readiness - Preflight briefing contributions - Flight test instrumentation requests - Modification requests - test or prototype - Routine maintenance - Engineering orders - Requests for conformity - Functional test procedures Qualifications: - Experience as a flight test engineer, A&P mechanic, or aircraft inspector - Excellent organizational skills for the ever-changing needs of flight test aircraft - Basic understanding of civil certification requirements regarding conformity - Basic database skills associated with tracking aircraft and component configurations Nice to Haves: - Ability to plan aircraft test team deployments - Experience executing the processes listed above This position is based on-site at Merlin HQ in Boston, MA. Benefits: - Catered lunches with rotating menu options - Snacks and beverages including coffee and tea - Health insurance - Dental insurance - Life insurance - Unlimited vacation - 401(k) with match - Professional development support - Work/life integration Additional Information: - All job offers are contingent upon passing background and reference checks - Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship requirements - Employment eligibility verification is required upon hire

🏢 Summary: DevOps Engineer role focused on building and maintaining CI/CD infrastructure for flight software systems, enabling automated build, test (SIL/HIL), and deployment workflows across cloud and hardware environments. The position emphasizes GitLab pipeline design, AWS infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, containerized environments, and integration of hardware test benches into automated validation systems. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience with GitLab CI/CD, Proficiency with Docker, Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC), Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, Solid scripting skills (Python or Bash), Experience with automated testing frameworks (PyTest or GoogleTest), Experience with SIL and HIL testing systems, Familiarity with Linux environments, Eligibility under U.S. export control regulations (U.S. person or eligible) 📃 Skills: GitLab, CI/CD, Docker, AWS, EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Terraform, Python, Bash, PyTest, GoogleTest, Linux, SIL, HIL, CAN, UART, Ethernet 🏢 Description: We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the development, integration, and deployment of flight software systems. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, infrastructure, and testing, with a strong emphasis on designing and managing Gitlab CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated Flight Test on various Cloud and HW testbeds including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL). Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable Gitlab CI/CD pipelines to support flight software build, test, and release workflows. Develop and manage containerized environments using Docker to ensure consistency across development, simulation, and test systems. Provision and manage cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services using Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Build and maintain automated pipelines for SIL and HIL testing, enabling continuous validation of flight software against simulated and real hardware interfaces. Support Flight Test operations by developing reliable deployment, telemetry, and data collection workflows. Integrate hardware test benches with CI/CD systems to enable automated regression testing and real-time feedback. Optimize build systems for performance, reproducibility, and traceability across multiple flight software configurations. Collaborate closely with flight software, avionics, and test engineers to streamline development and test cycles. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for both cloud and on-premise test environments. Required Qualifications Strong experience with CI/CD systems, particularly GitLab pipelines. Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker. Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.). Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, especially Terraform. Solid scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar). Experience supporting automated testing frameworks (PyTest, GoogleTest, etc.), ideally including SIL/HIL systems. Familiarity with Linux-based development and deployment environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with embedded or flight software systems. Familiarity with real-time systems and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, Ethernet). Experience integrating hardware test rigs into automated pipelines. Understanding of flight test operations and data workflows. Knowledge of simulation environments used in aerospace systems. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by22 C.F.R. § 120.62or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Flight Operations Engineer role focused on operating and testing high-altitude solar-powered unmanned aircraft, including flight execution, troubleshooting, telemetry analysis, and flight systems configuration. The position combines hands-on aircraft operations with engineering responsibilities such as test planning, software tuning, and field diagnostics in fast-paced flight test environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering or equivalent aviation experience, 3+ years of UAS, flight test, or aircraft operations experience, Experience operating and recovering unmanned aircraft, Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software systems, Proficiency with ground control station software, Strong Linux command line skills, Ability to analyze telemetry and flight data, Strong communication skills 📃 Skills: Linux, Telemetry, UAS, Autopilot, GCS, Python, Scripting, Debugging, FlightTest, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Telemetry 🏢 Description: Icarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere. The Flight Operations Engineer takes our aircraft from the hangar to the sky and back, and owns the technical depth behind every flight. You set up the test site, prepare the aircraft, run preflight, operate it in flight, and troubleshoot whatever comes up. You also write the procedures, configure the systems, and analyze the data that make each flight better than the last. When Icarus goes to the field, you are both the operator and the engineer in the loop. Mission Re-establish and maintain dominance in the Stratosphere. What you'll do Set up the site and the aircraft - Analyze and verify test site conditions to ensure successful conduct of a flight test; sound judgement in aviation safety, preflight analysis of atmospheric conditions, and adherence to regulations. - Assemble, configure, and prepare aircraft for flight, including mechanical, electrical, and payload setup. - Run preflight inspections and checklists, and make the call on whether the aircraft is ready. - Configure and verify the ground control station, telemetry links, and mission plan before every flight. Fly - Prescribe autonomous mission sets and operate the aircraft in flight by modifying software characteristics, ensuring efficient execution of the test plan. - Monitor telemetry and aircraft health in real time and respond to anomalies in the moment. - Act as the calm, decisive voice on the sticks when something goes wrong in the air. - Run launch and recovery, including any non-traditional takeoff and landing configurations. Engineer the operation - Write and refine test plans, test cards, checklists, and standard operating procedures. - Configure and tune autopilot, GCS, and aircraft software parameters. - Analyze flight logs and telemetry, run root cause analysis, and write up quick-look and formal test reports. - Build tooling and scripts that speed up setup, data review, and field operations. - Own the technical interface between flight operations and the engineering team. Troubleshoot and turn around - Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and software issues in the field to keep the test campaign moving. - Refurbish and reset the aircraft between flights and prepare it for the next sortie. - Drive the next iteration based on what the data and the flight told you. What we're looking for - Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in aviation or aviation-adjacent military occupational fields. - 3+ years of UAS, flight test, or aircraft operations experience, or equivalent military experience. - Demonstrated ability to set up, preflight, operate, and recover an unmanned aircraft. - Strong technical troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and software systems. - Proficiency with ground control station software. - Strong Linux command line skills for debugging, scripting, and troubleshooting. - Calm, decisive judgment under pressure, especially with an aircraft in the air. - Strong communicator. - High trust, extreme ownership, no ego. Bonus - FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. - Experience with developmental flight test, first-flight events, or build-up test programs. - Background building RC or UAS aircraft. - FAA Airframe and Powerplant license or military aviation maintenance background. - Aviation-adjacent military specialty with air sense. - Experience operating in austere or remote field environments. Why Icarus - Meaningful equity - Top market salary and bonuses - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Factory in El Segundo - Real ownership, real hardware, real flight - Small team, massive responsibility - High signal to noise culture - Dream desk setup - Daily lunch - Unlimited celsius This is not a normal flight ops job We are pioneers, not corporate managers. Icarus deliberately optimizes for a high signal to noise ratio, where engineering, flight, and execution matter more than process, politics, or management overhead. You will work side by side with engineers because you are one. You will own the aircraft in the field end to end. Set it up. Preflight it. Fly it. Analyze it. Fix it. Fly it again, better. We expect full extreme ownership. This is a high-trust team, and everyone pulls their weight, especially in the field. We want operators, not bystanders. No simulators standing in for the real thing. No watching others fly. Just real aircraft, real test sites, and real flight. You must thrive under pressure, learn fast, and produce in the field. We move fast. We expect results and an obsession with quality and speed. You will be the engineer on the sticks when our aircraft climbs to 60,000 ft. If you want to own both the flight and the data behind it, this is it. Hiring process - Phone screen - Technical and operations assessment - Meet the flight and engineering team in-person US salary range $120,000 - $180,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Icarus' total compensation package. We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

🏢 Summary: Lead spacecraft component verification and test infrastructure development for spacecraft production and integration programs. Manage teams responsible for component, RF, and automated testing while improving scalable test systems, Ground Support Equipment, and verification processes. The role focuses on aerospace hardware validation, troubleshooting, and infrastructure optimization in a fast-paced production environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field, 8+ years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 6+ years with master’s degree, Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related industries, Experience developing and executing 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 experience troubleshooting complex hardware and test systems, Experience designing, deploying, or supporting Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills, Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, Ability to work with spacecraft flight hardware in contamination- and ESD-sensitive environments, Eligibility to work with U.S. export-controlled technology under ITAR regulations 📃 Skills: RF, GSE, EMI, EMC, Automation, Instrumentation, Testing, Calibration, Hardware, Electronics, Aerospace, Systems, DataAcquisition, Verification, Troubleshooting 🏢 Description: About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world's leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. About Capella Capella, an IonQ company, spans national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute to deliver secure, mission-ready intelligence. Capella's culture is built on collaboration, rigorous engineering, and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that strengthen global stability and security. Team members work side-by-side with some of the most innovative minds in space systems, quantum-enabled technologies, and mission-critical operations. Capella values curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to tackle hard problems with precision and creativity. Capella welcomes and encourages applicants whose perspectives are historically underrepresented in technology, national security, and aerospace. No prior space experience is required. Diverse viewpoints strengthen Capella's ability to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for partners worldwide. Travel: Up to 10% The Role We are seeking an experienced Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure to lead spacecraft component verification activities and test infrastructure development in support of spacecraft production and test operations. This role is responsible for ensuring spacecraft components, subsystems, and RF hardware are properly verified prior to spacecraft integration while also owning the test infrastructure required to support efficient, reliable, and scalable testing. The successful candidate will lead a team of test engineers and work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Spacecraft Test to ensure hardware readiness and production success. The Spacecraft Production and Test organization works closely together and collaborates throughout the company. From component production and testing through spacecraft build, environmental testing, and launch vehicle integration, we work hard to navigate technical and schedule challenges to deliver safe, functional spacecraft. This requires schedule flexibility during challenging times, but we seek to maintain work-life balance in return. 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 activities 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 component test failures and anomalies - Partner with Engineering to improve product testability, manufacturability, and verification coverage - Develop and maintain automated test systems, software, and data analysis tools to improve test efficiency and repeatability - Own all Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required to support component and spacecraft testing activities - Own development and maintenance of representative test beds, flatsats, and hardware simulators used for risk reduction, troubleshooting, and integration support - Manage calibration programs, preventative maintenance activities, and lifecycle planning for test equipment and infrastructure assets - Develop business cases and recommendations for infrastructure investments, test station expansion, and capacity improvements - Establish and maintain standard architecture, processes, and documentation for test systems and infrastructure - Partner with Spacecraft Test leadership to ensure test infrastructure supports current and future production requirements - Collaborate with Satellite Operations and Engineering teams to incorporate on-orbit performance data, flight anomalies, and lessons learned into component verification strategies - Establish KPIs to measure test throughput, equipment utilization, infrastructure availability, and overall organizational effectiveness Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience - Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related industries - Experience developing and executing 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 experience troubleshooting 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 Preferred Qualifications - Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aerospace hardware development programs - Experience leading component test, integration, or verification organizations - Experience with RF testing, communications systems, or radar systems - Experience developing flatsats, hardware simulators, or representative spacecraft test beds - Experience managing calibration systems and laboratory assets - Knowledge of spacecraft subsystem architectures and on-orbit operations - Experience scaling test infrastructure to support production environments - Familiarity with environmental testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, and EMI/EMC testing Required Qualification To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or eligible to obtain required authorizations. Compensation The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,920 - $191,047. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. US Technical Jobs The position requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status, obtaining any necessary license, or confirming license exception eligibility under U.S. export controls.

🏢 Summary: Hands-on Electrical/Avionics Engineer role focused on designing, integrating, and testing avionics and electrical systems for high-speed flight vehicles and ground assets. The position covers full lifecycle hardware ownership from concept through vehicle integration, supporting cross-functional teams and flight test campaigns. It involves detailed electrical design, troubleshooting, and system-level integration in a fast-paced aerospace development environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline, 4+ years of experience in electrical hardware design or avionics/vehicle electrical systems, Experience with schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, or test procedures, Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills with electrical hardware, Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, test, manufacturing, and operations teams, Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled information (U.S. person or eligible for deemed export licensing) 📃 Skills: Avionics, ElectricalDesign, PowerElectronics, Instrumentation, ControlSystems, SignalIntegrity, DataAcquisition, RF, EmbeddedSystems, SPICE, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Ansys, Altium, SiemensNX, Teamcenter, Git, Jira, Jama, Confluence, RS-485, Ethernet, ARINC-429, CAN, GPS, INS, FPGA, IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-HDBK-516, DO-160, EMI, EMC 🏢 Description: About the Role: This is a hands-on, cross-functional role supporting GNC, power distribution, instrumentation, communications, RF systems, flight software, test, manufacturing, and vehicle integration. You will own detailed hardware design while also understanding how that hardware performs at the subsystem and integrated vehicle level. Responsibilities: - Design, analyze, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for flight vehicles, ground test assets, and supporting infrastructure. - Own electrical hardware from concept through design, procurement, build, checkout, qualification, and vehicle integration. - Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, harness/interface definitions, test plans, procedures, and technical documentation. - Support architecture trades across power distribution, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, communication buses, and RF interfaces. - Work with GNC, flight software, propulsion, structures, hydraulics, test, manufacturing, and operations teams to define requirements and integrated solutions. - Perform electrical design analysis, including power budgets, signal integrity, thermal considerations, grounding/bonding, and interface compatibility. - Bring up, troubleshoot, and modify electrical systems at the bench, subsystem, and vehicle level. - Support ground test, environmental test, integrated vehicle test, and flight test campaigns. - Maintain configuration control over avionics hardware, drawings, wiring diagrams, work instructions, test procedures, and as-built documentation. - Support design reviews, test readiness reviews, failure investigations, and risk mitigation planning. - Work hands-on with technicians, test engineers, and manufacturing teams to quickly resolve issues and keep hardware moving. Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline. - 4+ years of experience in electrical hardware design, avionics integration, instrumentation, control systems, digital communication buses, analog design, power electronics, harness design, or vehicle electrical systems. - Experience creating or interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, or test procedures. - Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working hands-on with electrical hardware. - Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, test, manufacturing, and operations teams. - Bias toward action and willingness to operate in a fast-paced hardware development environment. Preferred Skills and Experience: - Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. - Experience with embedded systems, device integration, verification and validation, environmental qualification, ground testing, or flight testing. - Experience with avionics devices, sensors, data acquisition, telemetry, instrumentation, or signal conditioning hardware. - Familiarity with tools such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, SPICE, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Ansys. - Experience with Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Git, Jira, Jama, Confluence, or similar tools. - Familiarity with avionics interfaces and hardware such as RS-485, Ethernet, ARINC-429, CAN, GPS, INS, FPGAs, D38999-style connectors, or similar. - Familiarity with aerospace standards such as IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-HDBK-516, or DO-160. - Experience with DC power systems, batteries, motors, generators, power distribution, grounding, bonding, or EMI/EMC. - Experience supporting vehicle bring-up, integrated checkout, anomaly resolution, or test operations. - Project experience with aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, UAVs, missiles, defense systems, or other complex hardware platforms. - Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. U.S. Export Control Compliance Status: The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and asylees and refugees with such status granted. Equal Opportunity: Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Senior Staff RF Test Engineer role leading RF testing for production and newly developed spacecraft hardware, with a focus on RF methodologies and automation. The position involves integration, verification, environmental testing, and mentoring within a spacecraft test team. Candidates will drive test strategy, troubleshoot complex RF subsystems, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree + 12 years related experience or Master's degree + 8 years related experience, Extensive hands-on experience with RF circuits and/or systems, Expert knowledge of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators, Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis and signal processing, Proficiency in Python and/or LabVIEW for test automation scripting, Strong understanding of RF system architectures, figures of merit, and impairments, Strong knowledge of RF principles, modulation, signal propagation, and antenna theory, Hands-on experience with RF PCB-based circuits, Experience handling and operating spacecraft flight hardware, Experience leading teams and mentoring engineers, U.S. Person status compliant with ITAR/export regulations 📃 Skills: RF, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, PCB, ITAR, GSE, Automation, SignalProcessing, SpectrumAnalyzer, NetworkAnalyzer 🏢 Description: The Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff RF Test Engineer for the Spacecraft Test team to lead RF testing of both current production hardware as well as newly developed spacecraft RF hardware. This candidate should possess a strong combination of hardware and software knowledge with a primary focus on RF test methodologies and automation. The Spacecraft Test team works closely together and collaborates throughout the company. From component production and testing to launch vehicle integration, we work hard to navigate technical and schedule challenges to deliver safe, functional spacecraft. This requires schedule flexibility during challenging times, but we seek to maintain work-life balance in return. Responsibilities - Development and management of high-value component/subsystem testing campaigns - Recommend and implement improvements to testing processes and methodologies - Assist system team in development of practical and measurable product requirements - Monitor and maintain test equipment and ensure facility capabilities to support testing activities are in place - Mentor a team of test engineers and technicians - Analyze test results, and provide detailed reports to relevant stakeholders - Work with design team to incorporate changes in system design to meet requirements - Integration and test of RF components and subassemblies - Verification and troubleshooting of RF subsystems through all phases of spacecraft integration - Identify testing methods, develop test plans, and design GSE for risk mitigation and requirements verification and/or validation - Develop/maintain/improve test scripts within an existing test automation framework - Analyze test data and provide recommendations for improvements in both test quality and efficiency - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues - Conduct environmental testing to ensure performance in various conditions - Participate in design reviews and provide input on testability - Adhere to safety and quality standards Qualifications - Bachelor's degree + 12 years related experience, or master's degree + 8 years related experience - Extensive hands-on experience working with and troubleshooting RF circuits and/or systems - Expert knowledge of equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators - Proficiency in data analysis and signal processing tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) - Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW) for test automation - Strong understanding of RF system architectures, figures of merit, and common impairments - Strong understanding of RF principles, including signal propagation, modulation techniques, and antenna theory - Hands-on experience working with RF PCB-based circuits - Experience and comfort handling and operating spacecraft flight hardware safely - Familiarity with spacecraft architecture and cross-functional engineering stakeholders - A methodical approach to testing and problem solving of complex systems - A track record of safe and effective testing of complex systems - Experience leading teams and mentoring junior engineers - Exceptional communication and presentation skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and operations - Experience operating in a contamination- and ESD-sensitive environment - Experience testing high-power RF electronics Required Qualification To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Compensation The approximate base salary range for this position is $192,979 - $239,000. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Compensation varies based on education, qualifications, experience, location, and market data.

🏢 Summary: Senior engineering role responsible for leading the full lifecycle of composite repair projects for ground test equipment, from damage evaluation and quoting to repair design and execution oversight. The position involves developing repair processes, work instructions, and tooling while collaborating with customers and production teams. Up to 50% travel is required to support repair activities on site. 🗂️ Requirements: STEM degree with 15+ years relevant experience or advanced STEM degree with 10+ years experience, 10+ years experience with composite manufacturing processes, Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites (fiberglass, aramid, carbon prepreg, wet layup, epoxy systems), Comprehensive knowledge of advanced composite and bonded structures, Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in aerospace, defense, automotive or similar industries, Experience designing tooling for repairs or production processes, Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (ultrasonic, eddy current, FPI, X-ray, optics), Experience with GD&T and tolerance determination, Ability to travel up to 50%, US Citizenship and valid passport or ability to obtain one 📃 Skills: Composites, Fiber-reinforced, Fiberglass, Aramid, Carbon, Prepreg, Wet-layup, Epoxy, Adhesives, NDT, Ultrasonic, Eddy-current, FPI, X-ray, GD&T, Machining, Welding, Creo, Windchill, NX, FiberSIM, TeamCenter, CAE 🏢 Description: Job Description: As a Ground Test Composites Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment: - Decomposing customer requirements - Quoting - Evaluating damage - Designing / developing repair process - Work instruction development - Oversight of repair process execution You will evaluate damage from normal operations and develop repairs to restore assemblies or components to original requirements. What You Will Do: - Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs to restore parts to original / acceptable conditions - Engage with customers to scope and inspect damage conditions prior to quoting and part arrival on site - Develop project schedule and cost to support quoting repair jobs - Communicate and deliver technical presentations to internal and external customers - Develop repairs, work instructions, and identify materials to support repair jobs, including engagement with production personnel - Develop standard repair processes to simplify repair execution - Support production personnel in performing repairs in the facility and at customer locations - Travel up to 50% as required to support repair work - Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements - Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality initiatives and drive process improvements - Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies - Apply engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to solve moderately complex tasks - Support program management by developing engineering project plans, work packages, milestones, and objectives - Mentor junior designers Qualifications You Must Have: - STEM University Degree with minimum 15 years relevant experience, or STEM Advanced Degree with minimum 10 years experience - Effective problem identification and solution skills - Strong project ownership and execution mindset - 10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes - Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites: fiberglass, aramid, carbon prepreg, wet layup, especially epoxy resin systems - Comprehensive experience in advanced composite and bonded structures (organic/polymer matrix composites, fiber reinforcement, manufacturing methods, adhesives, surface preparation) - Knowledge of composites and bonded structures applications for gas turbines or similar applications - Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar industries - Experience designing tooling to support repairs or production processes - Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray - Experience with GD&T including determining tolerance requirements - Ability to travel up to 50% of the time - US Citizen Qualifications We Prefer: - Advanced Degree in Engineering - Experience with Computer Aided Design software: Creo / Windchill (preferred) or NX / FiberSIM / TeamCenter - Computer Aided Engineering software experience - Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly - Experience documenting repair validation, analysis, and research - Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility - Familiarity with product development, reliability, and quality control principles - Experience with configuration management Drug Screening Requirement: - Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening required