Electrical Test Engineer (Starshield)
Core
Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware (electronics, optics, RF antennas) on Starshield satellites.
Role type
Electrical Test Engineer (IC)
Builds
Test systems and solutions for satellite electronic hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Satellite Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electronic hardware development, Python programming, PCB design, Test equipment operation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs), RF test equipment usage, Circuit analysis, Schematic reading, Environmental testing (HALT, HASS, vibration, shock, thermal, EMI/EMC)
Preferred skills
Object-oriented software development, Troubleshooting PCBAs, Metrology and uncertainty analysis
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Embedded C/C++, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, Spectrum analyzers, Vector network analyzers, Signal generators
Responsibilities
Design and develop custom test solutions for flight hardware, Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware or design custom PCBAs, Write automation software to interact with units under test, Provide feedback to design and manufacturing engineers, Root-cause test anomalies and failures, Implement mitigations for identified issues
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC