Aerospace Test Engineer
Job Description
Position Title: Aerospace Test Engineer
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Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
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Full Time: Yes
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Company Overview
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Maverick Space Systems, Inc. is a growing aerospace company which provides various products and services to the small satellite industry, including but not limited to: CubeSat and ESPA Class satellite launch adapter hardware, Launch Integration Services/Mission Management, and low-cost hardware and test solutions for small satellites and their subsystems.
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Job Summary
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Maverick Space Systems is seeking a self-motivated and experienced full time Mechanical Test Engineer to join our growing team in San Luis Obispo, CA. A successful candidate will have at least 5 years of direct experience, will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and will have proficiency in the testing of aerospace hardware on a vibration table and performing structure static tests.
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Responsibilities and Duties:
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- Operate the Maverick Electromagnetic Vibration Table, including shaker rotation and operation of the vibration control software
- Perform static load testing including setting up instrumentation, load application, load and deflection measurements
- Instrument critical flight hardware including customer satellites with accelerometers and force transducers
- Troubleshoot technical test issues due to test setup errors, hardware malfunctions, or unexpected dynamic responses of the test article
- Design adapter or other test hardware to interface between the test article and support structure interfaces
- Lift flight critical hardware from shipping containers to test stand and vice versa using overhead bridge crane or hand lift for smaller test articles
- Post-process vibration data in both frequency and time history domains
- Interface with customers and assist them with ancillary tasks related to their hardware
- Write, edit, and review test plans and reports for internal and customer-facing test campaigns
- Interact with Engineering to develop test criteria and instrumentation approaches
- Track shaker maintenance and equipment calibrations
- Assist with additional lab hardware builds, general organization, and R&D tasks as needed
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Required Qualifications and Skills:
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- US Citizenship
- A minimum of 5 years experience in performing vibration and static tests including but not limited to:
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- Random Vibration
- Sine Vibration
- Sine Burst
- Shock
- Sine Sweep
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- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
- Experience troubleshooting, interpreting, and post-processing vibration data
- Experience with using and mounting vibration test fixtures
- Experience with instrumentation and cable organization
- Experience working with critical flight hardware in an ESD sensitive environment
- Experience writing reports and technical documents
- Experience interfacing with co-workers and external customers on a daily basis
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Attention to detail and prioritization of personnel and flight hardware safety
- Self-motivated, organized, humble, and willing to learn
- Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA
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Desired Qualifications and Skills:
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- Experience running force limited tests with load cells in the feedback loop
- Experience with the following tests:
- Proof & failure testing
- Stress/Deflection static testing
- Modal Hammer
- Experience with M+P software suite
- Crane and Forklift certifications
- Experience assembling flight hardware
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Benefits:
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- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- PTO, Flexible Schedule
- Stock Options
- Opportunity to be a part of an amazing team in an amazing location
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