CesiumAstro

Principal Test Engineer I

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

$135-165k

Full Time

an hour ago

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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.

We are looking to add a Principal Test Engineer I for Flight Systems Software to our team supporting Test & Integration, onsite. If you are excited about working in a dynamic environment and are passionate about developing critical test systems for leading-edge satellite, spacecraft, and aerospace communication systems, we would like to hear from you. 

Key responsibilities include:

Provide technical expertise for Flight Systems development through test and delivery of spacecraft systems, ensuring delivery of a system that meets our customers’ technical performance specifications and their mission needs
Provide leadership to test engineering activity generating engineering documents including specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and prioritization that may include developing the overall verification plan and approach, defining System Integration & Test Plan, defining System Simulator requirements, and defining System STE and GSE requirements.
Support on-orbit mission operations with knowledge gained from integration/test activities.
Lead and participate in integration and test readiness reviews along with post-operational briefings.
Analyze, document, and present integration and test data to support verification activities.

Successful candidates will require, as a minimum:

Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace, electrical, or related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 9 years experience including prior significant roles on spacecraft or related systems assembly, integration and test operations.
Must have prior experience in multiple stages of satellite and component development including early design for test, test operations, and operational missions.
Experience in requirements management, system design, integration, and test.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python, willingness to learn new ones.
Ability to work in space manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated skill at driving and questioning design and customer requirements

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.