Propulsion Electrical Test Engineer

The Role

You will own the success of avionics testing involving the development of the highest-powered electric propulsion system ever flown. In your first 6 months, you will be pivotal in developing production quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP for the Mega satellite constellation. As part of a multidisciplinary propulsion team, you will work alongside electrical, propulsion, mechanical, manufacturing, test and automation engineers to validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure to meet critical programmatic milestones such as delivery of flight hardware to vehicle integration. In your first year, you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, root cause investigations, conduct propulsion system hot-fire tests, and production improvements to ensure reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

Lead setup, execution, and analysis of tests on electronic hardware, including circuit boards and spacecraft power systems

Troubleshoot complex electronics, test setups, and anomalies in collaboration with engineering teams

Support environmental and functional testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC testing

Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support propulsion development testing

Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc

Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond

Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems to test at the integrated level

Own the project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics including upgrades to support hardware lifecycle

Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds

Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience

2+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or related roles

Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust)

Solid understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, and components

Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-power or avionics applications

Nice to Have

Experience designing analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits

Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment

Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice

Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments

Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing

Experience with power processing units (PPU) for electric propulsion testing

Understanding of the failure modes of electrical systems in space environments

Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company

Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks