Mechanical R&D Test Lead
Core
Lead the mechanical Acceptance Integration Test (AIT) team and own the end-to-end mechanical AIT process for new optical spacecraft and subsystems, ensuring hardware qualification for launch.
Role type
Senior Mechanical R&D Test Lead (People Leadership)
Builds
Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for satellite testing and integration of flight models for new spacecraft generations.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Hardware / Optical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical AIT and test campaign leadership, hands-on mechanical validation and vibration testing, MGSE design and build, end-to-end process ownership, team organization, design feedback loop management
Preferred skills
Aerospace or satellite hardware development experience, satellite assembly experience, finite element analysis (FEA) tools familiarity
Technologies
Vibration testing equipment, Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical AIT team and organize work for new spacecraft qualification; Oversee vibration test campaigns and satellite-level mass models; Design, build, and maintain MGSE; Lead flight model integration and handover to production; Drive design changes based on test findings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC transitioning to people leadership