About this opportunity
Maverick Space Systems lists this Aerospace Test Engineer opportunity in san luis obispo, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full Time: Yes
Company Overview
Maverick Space Systems, Inc. is a growing aerospace company which provides various products and services to the small satellite industry, including but not limited to: CubeSat and ESPA Class satellite launch adapter hardware, Launch Integration Services/Mission Management, and low-cost hardware and test solutions for small satellites and their subsystems.
Job Summary
Maverick Space Systems is seeking a self-motivated and experienced full time Mechanical Test Engineer to join our growing team in San Luis Obispo, CA.A successful candidate will have at least 5 years of direct experience, will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and will have proficiency in the testing of aerospace hardware on a vibration table and performing structure static tests.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Operate the Maverick Electromagnetic Vibration Table, including shaker rotation and operation of the vibration control software
Perform static load testing including setting up instrumentation, load application, load and deflection measurements
Instrument critical flight hardware including customer satellites with accelerometers and force transducers
Troubleshoot technical test issues due to test setup errors, hardware malfunctions, or unexpected dynamic responses of the test article
Design adapter or other test hardware to interface between the test article and support structure interfaces
Lift flight critical hardware from shipping containers to test stand and vice versa using overhead bridge crane or hand lift for smaller test articles
Post-process vibration data in both frequency and time history domains
Interface with customers and assist them with ancillary tasks related to their hardware
Write, edit, and review test plans and reports for internal and customer-facing test campaigns
Interact with Engineering to develop test criteria and instrumentation approaches
Track shaker maintenance and equipment calibrations
Assist with additional lab hardware builds, general organization, and R&D tasks as needed
Required Qualifications and Skills:
A minimum of 5 years experience in performing vibration and static tests including but not limited to:
Random Vibration
Sine Vibration
Sine Burst
Shock
Sine Sweep
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
Experience troubleshooting, interpreting, and post-processing vibration data
Experience with using and mounting vibration test fixtures
Experience with instrumentation and cable organization
Experience working with critical flight hardware in an ESD sensitive environment
Experience writing reports and technical documents
Experience interfacing with co-workers and external customers on a daily basis
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Attention to detail and prioritization of personnel and flight hardware safety
Self-motivated, organized, humble, and willing to learn
Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
Experience running force limited tests with load cells in the feedback loop
Experience with the following tests:
Proof & failure testing
Stress/Deflection static testing
Experience with M+P software suite
Crane and Forklift certifications
Experience assembling flight hardware
PTO, Flexible Schedule
Stock Options
Opportunity to be a part of an amazing team in an amazing location
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Worksite address
san luis obispo, CA, 93403, US
Who can apply
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