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Associate Test Engineer- 2nd Shift
AST SpaceMobile
Midland, USA
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Key Skills for This Role
Communication
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Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product design teams and subsystem lead engineers to define testing requirements and performance parameters
- Develop test plans, procedures, and detailed test cases to validate product functionality and performance
- Design and implement quality assurance processes and performance testing methodologies
- Execute test procedures and oversee test campaigns for spacecraft and related hardware systems
- Troubleshoot hardware or test setup issues and refine testing procedures as necessary
- Document and finalize test procedures for engineering approval and configuration control
- Train technicians and support staff on test procedures and test equipment usage
- Ensure all testing activities meet internal quality standards and relevant industry requirements
- Analyze test data and prepare technical reports summarizing results, findings, and recommendations
- Support continuous improvement of testing methodologies and processes
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
- Equivalent technical experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering test, quality assurance, or systems validation
- Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures
- Ability to interpret engineering documentation, specifications, and technical requirements
- Experience working in engineering or manufacturing environments supporting complex hardware systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using RF and electronic test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and traffic generators
- Experience performing quality control and testing of complex electronic systems, ideally in aerospace or space applications
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, rapidly evolving engineering environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams
- Adaptability in fast-paced development environments
- Clear technical communication and documentation skills
- Technology Stack
- RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers and network analyzers
- Signal generators, traffic generators, and other electronic test instruments
- Data analysis and test documentation tools
- Engineering documentation and configuration control systems
- Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to traverse production and test facilities as needed
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when handling test equipment or hardware
- Work Authorization
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
- AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
About AST SpaceMobile
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing1126 employeesFounded 2017
Building a space-based cellular broadband network.
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