Mechanical Development Test Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Design, fabricate, and operate test equipment and conduct development tests for next-generation satellite hardware structures, components, and mechanisms.
Role type
Mechanical Development Test Engineer
Builds
Test stands, instrumentation, and test campaigns for Starlink satellite hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Mechanical Engineering
Required skills
mechanical design, test equipment design, structural analysis, fluid systems design, FEA, weldment design, test instrumentation, data acquisition, troubleshooting, hands-on fabrication, basic programming
Preferred skills
high-pressure fluid systems, lithium-ion battery systems, NX (Unigraphics), Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Technologies
NX, Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Responsibilities
Create test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists; Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms; Supervise test stand integration including fabrication, assembly, and data/control systems; Operate test stands with high attention to detail; Develop test requirements and drive campaigns to closure
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
