Development Verification Test Engineer, Capella Space

• This position provides growth opportunities for either a dynamic or a specialized role depending on the interest and qualifications of the candidate
• We are hiring multiple engineers across various levels. Experience and skills will determine level and related compensation
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in test methods and test execution, including authoring and executing test plans and procedures
• Proficiency with hardware-in-the-loop test principles and methods for electrical or mechanical systems
• Proficiency with hands-on hardware testing of electrical or mechanical components, subsystems, or systems
• Ability to contribute in highly integrated environments with high amounts of interaction between complex hardware and software systems
• Proficiency in design or test of 1 or more of the following areas: analog electronics, digital electronics, RF electronics, Radar systems, or mechanical actuators
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with an emphasis on reproducibility and rigor
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here

Desirable

• Capella Space is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Development Verification Test Engineering team in San Francisco, CA
• As part of the Space Systems organization, the DVT team is responsible for the lifecycle of test engineering of spacecraft hardware design, including supporting ground test infrastructure
• From initial design, verification and validation, qualification, to delivery to production, DVT test engineers collaborate cross-functionally with the electrical, mechanical, RF, software, and sensors design teams to test and qualify all spacecraft hardware to functional, performance and reliability requirements
• Own the verification and debug of spacecraft hardware (avionics, RF, mechanical) through all phases of spacecraft design, verification and validation, and qualification
• Define plans and procedures to ensure robust test coverage for complex electrical or mechanical systems
• Own the development and build of test fixtures and test beds to support test
• Execute bring-up and test of electrical or mechanical subsystems
• Execute test campaigns in lab and simulated (e.g., thermal or TVAC) environments
• Support design changes to spacecraft hardware to improve performance and improve testability
• Mentor and train engineers, technicians, and contract manufacturers on test practices, plans, and procedures
• Vendor management (e.g., PCB assembly, COTS parts or assemblies)
• Engineering documentation (e.g., test procedures, drawings, bills of materials) control