Environmental Test Engineer
2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to join their team in Homestead, FL. The role involves planning, executing, and documenting mechanical and thermal-vacuum tests to verify the environmental durability of spacecraft components.
About the Role
As an Environmental Test Engineer, you will develop and execute test plans for vibration and thermal vacuum testing, set up and operate test equipment, collaborate with various engineering teams, perform real-time test monitoring, ensure compliance with relevant standards, and generate detailed test reports. You will also maintain equipment and participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance test efficiency and reliability.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in environmental testing, preferably in aerospace or defense.
- Hands-on experience with electrodynamic shakers, TVAC chambers, accelerometers, thermal sensors, and DAQ systems.
- Strong knowledge of vibration and thermal environments relevant to spaceflight hardware.
- Familiarity with instrumentation setup, calibration, and data analysis.
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow contamination control procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred:
- Experience with software such as LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or Python for test automation and data analysis.
- Experience supporting launch vehicle or satellite environmental qualification campaigns.
- Knowledge of industry standards: MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS-E-ST-10-03C, etc.
- Familiarity with thermal modeling and simulation tools.
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile and its global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. SpaceMobile service is expected to provide cost-effective, high-speed mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, regardless of where they live, work or travel, without the need to purchase special equipment.
Homestead, FL