Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $110,000 to $165,000
Who we are:
EOI Space is developing and deploying a network of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery.We aim to delivertimelyand actionable data for commercial and defense applications.
We are on our way to achieving many industry firsts.This demands an ambitious team that revels in leaning into challenges, getting hands on, and working together.Does this sound like you?EOI Space is looking for aSpacecraft Test Engineerto help drive the testing of EOI spacecraft and components.This person will work with the AI&T leadership to create efficient and repeatable test processes for the spacecraft and its components, and execute testing across the system, in alignment with EOIs missionobjectives.
What you will do:
The Spacecraft Test Engineeris responsible fortest execution in a safe and repeatable way across spacecraft systems and components.This role will help define tooling and documentation standards for spacecraft andcomponenttesting to meet program milestones.
This role requires an individual with a strong technical background and a willingness to learn, as the responsibilities bridge across many engineering disciplines.Additionally, the person in this role should have strong interpersonal skills in coordinating with people, both internally and externally (e.g., fabrication vendors, test houses, etc.).
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute functional tests on spacecraft hardware
- Create custom software and hardware tools to enable automated testing, aid data collection, data processing, resultsdocumentationand summary
- Design custom GSE using tools such as SolidWorks and Altium
- Plan and conduct test readiness reviews
- Create test flows, procedures, and training material as needed
- Foster a culture of safety, rigor, and continuous improvement within the AI&T group
- Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and internal quality requirements
- Work with IPTLeads, program management, and mission assurance to align test activities with overall mission objectives
- Serve as a voice in program reviews, risk assessments, and anomaly resolution
- Engage with third-party vendors/contractors.Verify thatpurchasedequipment meets specs/requirements upon delivery from vendors
- Assistin the preparation and deployment of GSE/STE hardware to ensure the success and reliability of the spacecraft and its subsystems
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors orMasters degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace,related engineering discipline, or equivalent
- A minimum of 1year of professional test engineering experience, focused on spacecraft/satellite applications
- Experience with developing custom testing automation scripts and data acquisition
- Experience programming in LabView from a blank canvas
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities(includes written communication as well as face-to-face interactions)
- Proven organizational skills and the ability tomaintainmultiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical and electrical first principles
- Demonstrated knowledge of ASME and aerospace engineering standards
- Familiarity with engineering best practicesregardingaerospace design
- Experience with testing and operating electronics and electromechanical assemblies
- Experience with rapid prototyping and testing to verify proof-of-concept designs
- Experience with spacecraft RF communications is a bonus
- Travel up to <5%
Compensation:
Theanticipatedcompensation for this position is $110,000 to $165,000 per year, depending onpreviousexperience.Pay ranges aredeterminedby role, level, location, and alignment with market data.Individual pay will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
Work Location:
This onsite role willbe located inLafayette, CO.
Benefits:
The health and safety of our employees and their families come first.In addition to competitive salary and equity, we offer medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and 401K.The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.