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Development Engineer

Auckland Production Complex Office💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Development Engineer for ion propulsion systems, executing tests, developing test equipment, and solving engineering challenges for space missions.

Role type

Senior IC development engineer (ion propulsion)

Builds

Ion propulsion systems and components for space missions

Domain

Aerospace / Space propulsion

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hands-on testing of mechanical/electromechanical systems, test equipment development, anomaly resolution, technical documentation, test automation code, data processing

Preferred skills

Electric propulsion testing, vacuum systems, high voltage, particle beams, rocket engines, fluid components, spacecraft propulsion systems, Python programming, instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems

Responsibilities

Execute test activities for ion propulsion systems and components, Develop test equipment, procedures, and analysis methods, Proactively identify and resolve quality issues and technical challenges, Create thorough technical documentation, Work closely with cross-functional teams on anomaly resolution and design improvements, Develop and maintain data processing and test automation code

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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