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Environmental Test Engineer

AST SpaceMobile
Homestead, USA
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute test plans and procedures for vibration (sine, random, shock) and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing.
  • Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment including shakers, thermal chambers, vacuum chambers, and data acquisition systems.
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to define environmental test requirements.
  • Perform real-time test monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure successful completion of test campaigns.
  • Ensure all testing complies with relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1540, NASA GEVS, ECSS).
  • Coordinate with technicians to configure test setups, instrumentation, and test article fixturing.
  • Lead or support root cause investigations for test anomalies or failures.
  • Generate detailed test reports including data analysis, plots, and pass/fail criteria.
  • Maintain equipment and ensure test facilities meet operational readiness.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance test efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in environmental testing, preferably in aerospace or defense.
  • Hands-on experience with electrodynamic shakers, TVAC chambers, accelerometers, thermal sensors, and DAQ systems.
  • Strong knowledge of vibration and thermal environments relevant to spaceflight hardware.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation setup, calibration, and data analysis.
  • Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow contamination control procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with software such as LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or Python for test automation and data analysis.
  • Experience supporting launch vehicle or satellite environmental qualification campaigns.
  • Knowledge of industry standards: MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS-E-ST-10-03C, etc.
  • Familiarity with thermal modeling and simulation tools.
  • Working Conditions:
  • May involve shift work and extended hours during test campaigns.
  • Physical requirements may include lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined or high-vacuum areas.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with strict deadlines.
  • 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.

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