MAIT Electrical and Test Engineer

The role

The MAIT Electrical and Test Engineer will support the electrical design, development, maintenance, and documentation of test equipment and automated functional tests. This work is required to verify spacecraft, engineering models, and test beds.

What you will do

• Define and assess electrical test equipment and functional test needs
• Translate requirements into traceable functional test procedures and criteria
• Design, build, troubleshoot and maintain electrical test equipment and software
• Develop and integrate electrical test equipment, instrumentation, cabling and interfaces
• Develop and maintain automated functional test software, scripts and data acquisition
• Prepare and maintain test documentation including schematics and procedures
• Support and perform unit, subsystem and system-level electrical and functional tests
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot anomalies and document non-conformances
• Manufacture and assemble test-equipment components
• Participate in environmental tests and launch campaigns

Required qualifications

• Degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or comparable qualification
• Practical experience with electrical/electronic components and systems
• Experience developing functional tests from requirements
• Theoretical understanding and practical experience with electrical test equipment and test interfaces
• Electrical design and integration of test equipment
• Physical assembly of test equipment
• Familiarity with network configuration and network protocols (TCP/IP)
• Ability to develop software for test equipment and automated functional tests in LabVIEW and/or VeriStand
• Experience with data acquisition, test automation and troubleshooting on electrical test equipment
• Ability to read, understand and apply technical manuals, data reports, electrical schematics and design specifications
• Willingness to work hands-on with flight hardware
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Nice to have

• Practical experience in spacecraft AIT or functional verification
• Experience with Python or similar
• Exposure to Mission Control Software platforms like CCS5, COSMOS or similar
• Experience with COSMOS is a plus
• Experience with communication and power test equipment is an asset

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship may be provided where applicable

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity, including the Nyx modular and reusable space orbital vehicle.