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Principal Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer I

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.


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 to our team. If you are excited about working in a startup 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.  


JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide expert guidance in the development of component and spacecraft assembly, integration, and test campaigns
  • Develop and execute integration/test procedures on flight hardware/software to support spacecraft development
  • Develop software scripts to enable automated ground testing on flight and non-flight spacecraft systems.
  • Develop visualization dashboards for telemetry monitoring of flight and non-flight spacecraft systems.
  • 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 mechanical and electrical issues during integration and testing.
  • Work both independently and in teams to achieve integration and test objectives.
  • 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.
  • Develop requirements, designs, and/or on-going support for electrical and mechanical ground support equipment (GSE).
  • Develop and support requirements for integration and test activities, provide lessons learned for future designs with feedback from operations.
  • Support managing of inventory of tools, GSE, flight, and non-flight spacecraft components.
  • Identify, support, and help enforce safety policies and practices for assembly, integration, and test activities.
  • Support on-orbit mission operations with knowledge gained from integration/test activities.
  • Collaborate with program management, system and subsystem engineers, mission assurance, technicians, and other program personnel for program execution.
  • Work with Program Management to build AI&T schedules to feed the IMS.
  • Work with System Engineering to develop requirements V&V test plans and maintain requirements verification test matrix.
  • Build and manage a team that can work closely together to overcome challenges.
  • 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)
  • Provide estimates for both execution of existing work and for changes in scope.
  • Identify creative solutions to reduce the cost, schedule, and risk of AI&T.
  • Work onsite in the lab and cleanroom daily for AI&T operations.


JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
  • Minimum of 9 years experience including prior significant roles on satellite 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.


$135,000 - $165,000 a year

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 is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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