Jobs in Saratoga, CA

About the role

We are looking for an Environmental Test Engineer to own the launch and space environmental qualification and acceptance test campaign for E-Space's large deployable antenna structure. This person will define, plan, and execute vibration, shock, thermal-vacuum, and acoustic testing for the stowed and deployed antenna assembly, from requirements flow-down through anomaly disposition and test report. This is a hands-on role for someone who treats a test anomaly as the most interesting part of the job. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

What you'll bring

• BS or MS or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience planning and executing structural environmental test campaigns - vibration, shock, or thermal-vacuum - for flight or high-reliability hardware.
• Experience with fixturing, instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, RTDs/PRTs), and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to develop pre-test predictions and interpret post-test data against FEA model outputs.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1540, GEVS, or equivalent environmental test standards.
• Experience with large or flexible structures - solar arrays, booms, deployable antennas, or membrane/gossamer systems - where conventional rigid-body fixturing assumptions break down.
• TVAC deployment testing experience, or equivalent thermal-vacuum test of mechanism or deployable hardware.
• Experience with model-test correlation and understanding of how fixturing and test-article mass affect frequency response.
• Familiarity with structural dynamics analysis tools (Nastran, ANSYS, or equivalent).
• This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga, CA or Arlington, TX office.
• The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities.

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