Instrument Integration & Test Engineer

Job Description

• Responsible for the development of infrared instrument and component test infrastructure HW/SW, including design, build, management, and operation • Lead test efforts including defining test strategy and standards, creating test plans, executing testing, post-processing/analysis, and generating test reports • Collaborate with partners and vendors on test strategy, planning, and execution • Develop test analysis and post-processing tools/scripts as needed and collaborate with end users of the test data • Serve as the central point of contact across both internal disciplines and external groups for instrument test and integration activities • Responsible for the development and operation of ground support equipment and testbeds to support spacecraft integration, check-outs, and full system testing • Collaborate with spacecraft AI&T team to develop instrument integration plans and tooling and support spacecraft AI&T activities • Responsible for instrument calibration and characterization infrastructure and execution • Support prototyping and demonstration activities by designing, developing, and integrating instrument components and subsystems • Support root cause analysis efforts including data analysis and testing

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering field, or equivalent experience • 5+ years experience as a test/development engineer in a team environment • Experience developing and operating integrated test infrastructure and systems • Experience performing data analysis, post-processing, and test report generation • Experience working hands on with precision electro-optical equipment • Strong software skills in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Matlab, C, C++) • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week

Benefits

• Equity compensation • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401k retirement plan • Life insurance • Employee development program • 3 weeks paid vacation for new employees • 12 paid holidays • Unlimited sick time • Paid parental leave