Principal Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer I - EGSE

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At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Principal Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer I for Electrical Ground Systems Support Equipment (EGSE) to our team, supporting daily work in the lab and cleanroom for AI&T operations.  If you are excited about working in a dynamic environment and are passionate about developing critical test systems for leading-edge satellite, spacecraft, and aerospace communication systems, we would like to hear from you.  

• Develop requirements, designs, and/or on-going support for electrical ground support equipment (GSE).
• Work with System Engineering to develop requirements V&V test plans and maintain requirements verification test matrix.
• Work with Program Management to build AI&T schedules to feed the IMS.
• Support on-orbit mission operations with knowledge gained from integration/test activities.
• Validate all electrical interfaces between test equipment and flight hardware
• Provide expert guidance in the development of component and spacecraft assembly, integration, and test campaigns
• Develop and execute acceptance/qualification testing activities including, but not limited to, vibration, acoustic, shock, propulsion static fires, EMI/EMC, and thermal vacuum testing.
• Lead RCCAs of integration test issues in a manner that indicates sound engineering judgement and excellent communication skills.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during integration and testing.
• Lead and participate in integration and test readiness reviews along with post-operational briefings.
• Analyze, document, and present integration and test data to support verification activities.
• Support coordination of spacecraft AI&T and launch operations effort (including the sequence of activities, required facilities, special test equipment, personnel, schedule, risks, and opportunities).

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace, electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 9 years experience including prior significant roles on spacecraft or related systems assembly, integration and test operations. 
• Must have prior experience in multiple stages of satellite and component development including early design for test, test operations, and operational missions.
• Experience in requirements management, system design, integration, and test.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python, willingness to learn new ones.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans. 

CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   

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