DescriptionProject Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and under-served communities around the world. The Propulsion Group is seeking a Test Engineer to support the automation and optimization of flight hardware test capabilities.The Propulsion Test Engineer will work within the Kuiper Propulsion Team in the development, operation, and optimization of electric propulsion test infrastructure. This person will get to develop and improve on testing capabilities for a variety of different propulsion subsystems, including PCBA's, feed systems, thrusters, cathodes, tanks, as well as the integrated propulsion system.The Test Engineer will develop and design new test capabilities as well as improve existing test frameworks in order to ensure the needed test coverage is achieved at increasing production rates. This will include hardware automation and test software optimizations of existing systems, buildup of additional systems for parallel testing, and performing and utilizing development testing to inform methods of accelerating production testing and improving screening. The Test Engineer will also contribute to finding solutions to challenging problems by investigating root causes for hardware failures as well as trading process methodologies, schedule constraints, and test coverage in order to enable increased production rates to be obtained.Key job responsibilities
Define and implement solutions to optimize and automate electric propulsion system testing
Develop test automation, data acquisition, and data analysis hardware and software to improve test efficiency and cycle times
Work with hardware subsystem owners to ensure test coverage is maintained across multiple development and flight hardware design update cycles
Perform development testing and data analysis to inform methods of accelerating existing testing without reducing hardware screening capabilities.
Author test reports and disseminate results to fellow team members
Work with other engineers to refine test requirements and the methodologies to achieve those requirements
Train operators in the execution of developed processes
Assemble and commission electric propulsion test diagnostics and facilities
Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.A day in the lifeThe Propulsion Test Engineer will develop and perform a variety of hardware tests of propulsion subsystems as well as integrated systems to ensure the hardware meets qualification and acceptance requirements for flight. They will also work closely with multiple engineering teams to identify process improvements to improve test efficiency. A successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, start-up like environment and is able to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact organization goals. To be successful they will need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.About the teamThe Kuiper Propulsion Team is responsible for the design and development of the propulsion system which provides maneuvering capability to the spacecraft. The Propulsion Team is made up of a variety of sub-teams which are responsible for various aspects of the development process, such as mechanical design, systems engineering, subject matter experts, manufacturing, and test. This integrated team structure allows direct communication and rapid process feedback while also promoting close collaboration across the team.Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
3+ years developing automation, data acquisition, or control software
3+ years of automating manufacturing or test processes
3+ years experience with electrical test equipment and data acquisition systems
3+ years of authoring manufacturing or test procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing software with Python, LabVIEW, or TestStand
Experience testing electric propulsion systems or their subsystems
Experience developing and operating pressurized fluid systems in Aerospace environments
Experience developing test processes in a production environment
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