Lead Development Test Engineer (Starlink)
Core
Lead a team of engineers to oversee the design, activation, safety, and reliability of thermal, fluids, chamber, structural, and vibration test capabilities for satellite hardware.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Development Test Engineer (Satellite Hardware)
Builds
Thermal chambers (HASS/HALT/TVAC), structural/vibration test stands, GSE, and automated test equipment for Starlink satellites.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Test Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, test campaign ownership, team leadership, GSE design, hazardous systems management, automation scripting, CAD/FEA, test instrumentation
Preferred skills
TVAC campaign ownership, structural/vibration testing expertise, Python/C++/PLC scripting, NX/SolidWorks/EPLAN proficiency, full-cycle hardware ownership
Technologies
Python, C++, SQL, PLC, NX, SolidWorks, EPLAN, DAQ systems
Responsibilities
Lead team enabling rapid hardware development via test, oversee thermal and structural/vibration test capabilities, act as technical decision maker, coach direct reports, design and implement cross-functional testing solutions, operate and activate test stands with engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership