Senior Mechanical Engineer – Test (Spacecraft Hardware)

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Test will own mechanical test and qualification process for spacecraft components and vehicles, design and build test fixtures, define test plans, execute tests, and analyze results.

Requirements

• Own mechanical test and qualification activities for spacecraft components and vehicles
• Develop test strategies and plans for qualification tests, acceptance tests, drop/load tests, deployment tests, and other space-relevant environments
• Design, model, and document mechanical test fixtures, jigs, stands, and custom setups
• Architect and help implement portable test racks integrating power supplies, sensors, data acquisition, and control hardware into organized, reusable systems
• Implement and/or specify data acquisition and control software using tools such as LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB
• Perform data reduction and analysis to extract key metrics, identify anomalies, and drive design or test configuration changes
• Create and maintain clear test documentation: test procedures, configuration drawings, calibration records, data packages, and test reports
• Collaborate closely with design, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure tests meaningfully qualify hardware and trace back to requirements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401k with Company match
• Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee