Automation and Test Software Engineer

Automation and Test Software Engineer

Orbion is seeking software engineers or senior software engineers to develop control software for test stands, vacuum facilities, and support equipment. The engineer will work cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to design and implement individual software for test facilities and to incorporate those facilities into Orbion’s production line. Additionally, the engineer will support R&D and engineering with rapid prototype and test of new products. Leverage your software, electrical, and test skills to drive innovation and quality!

Responsibilities: 

• Work with cross-functional teams to understand test system requirements
• Develop software to automate manufacturing and test operations
• Streamline, improve, and automate processes to meet production demands
• Develop and improve data processing and storage pipelines
• Design and implement in-vacuum test stands such as thrust stands and robotic plasma probe diagnostics
• Design and integrate electronic support equipment such as power supplies and data acquisition systems
• Assist with rapid prototyping of new space hardware concepts (Hall effect thrusters, cathodes, spacecraft buses, etc.)
• Document software, procedures, and qualification plans
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software and/or Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent training
• 2 or more years of experience in software development and automation in an aerospace or similar environment
• Demonstrated ability to support software teams in the development of manufacturing tests and validation automation.
• Experience with Python and NI LabVIEW programming languages.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Keen troubleshooting abilities
• Position is on-site in Houghton, MI
• Must meet definition of US Person 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical writing experience
• Previous experience on engineering teams in the aerospace, medical, and/or defense industries
• Experience with software development environments (e.g. Eclipse, Visual Studio, NI LabView)
• Experience with DevOps (continuous integration/deployment)
• Experience with SQL or other database programming
• Ability to rework and repair various electrical and electromechanical systems and components/assemblies
• Compensation will be scaled to the candidate’s skills and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state or local law.