Environmental Test Engineer
El Segundo, California /
Manufacturing – Manufacturing /
Full-time
/ On-site
ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.
When launch day arrives, we want you by our side
Environmental Test Engineer
The Environmental Test Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing test procedures for dynamic and thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems for products. They will work directly with the test lab management and various engineering teams to ensure flight hardware is adhering to lab processes and documentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to design, set-up, and execute complete vibration, shock, thermal cycle, and thermal vacuum testing in a fast-paced environment
- Write test procedures for products and subsystems by utilizing deep knowledge of the product’s requirements and capabilities and update/modify work instructions as needed throughout the product’s maturation process
- Improve test methods and processes through workflow optimization, lean manufacturing, and automation
- Experience with documenting issue tickets and appropriately identifying the root cause and corrective actions to prevent future issues.
- Execute integrated test plans as a test conductor and engineering authority and ensure products are tested on time with high data integrity.
- Develop solid working relationships with outside test houses and be the primary test conductor for any remote testing.
- Design and manufacture in-house and external test fixtures for shock, vibration, and thermal cycle using NX and/or SolidWorks
- Troubleshoot and maintain onsite environmental test equipment and related fixture and support equipment. This may include vibration/shock fixture, electrodynamic shakers, mechanically-induced pyro shock beams, and thermal chambers and associated instrumentation.
- Applies lessons learned to the Improvement of test procedures.
- Develops and documents standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science Engineering degree in manufacturing, aerospace, or mechanical engineering
- 2+ years’ experience in building and testing hardware and/or system in a manufacturing environment (fluid, gas, electrical, structural, pneumatic hardware and/or systems).
- Experience with test equipment (pumps, valves, instrumentation, digital multimeter, oscilloscope, adjustable power supply, data acquisition and automation).
- Experience with creating test procedures, planning and conducting critical test operations.
- Experience interfacing with design, manufacturing, systems engineering and production personnel.
- Experience reviewing test data and work to disposition anomalies.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with electro-dynamic systems such as LDS, UD, data physics shaker systems.
- Experience with Jira.
- Experienced In test disciplines In the area of thermal, TVAC, Vibration, Shock and RF testing.
- Creating test procedures and work orders, BOM's etc.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the “why” behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes
- Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective
- End-to end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to life 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
- Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
- Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment
The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $130,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, permanent residents, asylees, and refugees) is a required qualification for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.
