Aerospace Test Engineer

Position Title: Aerospace Test Engineer

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full Time: Yes

Company Overview

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. 

Job Summary

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. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• US Citizenship 
• A minimum of 5 years experience in performing vibration and static tests including but not limited to: 

1. Random Vibration 
2. Sine Vibration 
3. Sine Burst 
4. Shock 
5. Sine Sweep 

• 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 

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• 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

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 
• PTO, Flexible Schedule 
• Stock Options
• Opportunity to be a part of an amazing team in an amazing location