Testing Systems Engineering

Astro Digital designs, builds, and operates a diverse range of small satellite systems supporting space-based turnkey missions for several business applications, including earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction, science, and exploration. Astro Digital is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado with roughly 75 employees and infrastructure around the globe. This position is located in San Jose, CA.

Position Summary
With the Spacecraft Test team, you will join a hard-working and enthusiastic group, applying your experience to assure mission success. Your primary role will be to support testing and technical operations of satellite missions. This involves working with customers, design and system engineers, and project managers to determine what tests and technical operations will be done and writing that into a procedure. This includes from initial check out to subsystem delivery. You will be responsible for collecting, or designing the necessary support equipment, automating the procedures, and performing those tests. Additionally, you will write and document any changes or issues that occurred when running those tests. You will perform data analysis on the test data and present that information. You will continually look for ways to improve the processes. The ideal candidate will possess experience automating tests. Team members are driven and supportive. We foster frequent, open communication, and rely on collaboration and concurrence for problem solving. Fastidiousness, creativity, love of teamwork, and patience are essential qualities of a person in this role.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Write qualification, subsystem and board-level test plans

Perform and automate tests and test data analysis for new designs, subsystems and boards

Analyze and present feedback on both the process and results to larger teams

Ensure test plans and procedures meet system requirements and evolving mission characteristics

Troubleshoot anomalous test results, identify, and help track defects

Apply diligence to promote production efficiency, mission objectives, and above all, hardware, and personnel safety

Ensure that the test platforms are operational

Continually seek out ways to improve

Minimum Qualifications

2 years minimum test experience with a complex system.

B.S. or M.S. in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software), math, physics, or related field

Ability to understand and follow system documentation

Desire to solve problems collaboratively

Strong organizational skills

Interest working with a first-rate, collegial team

Experience with Linux and test automation

Experience with hardware test on highly complex and reliable systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with mission assurance

Experience with RF Systems

Experience with spacecraft manufacturing

Experience in automotive industry or mass production

Experience in electrical or software design

Proficiency with lab electrical diagnostic and measurement tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, sources, spectrum analyzers)

Knowledge of various communication protocols

Understanding of power systems

Experience automating with spectrum analyzers, power meters or modems.

Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 Lbs. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required.

Export Statement
This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 22 CFR §120.15 and 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.

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