Test Engineer Principal

Salary: $180,000- $220,000

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.
York Space Systems is looking for a Principal Test Engineer. The ideal candidate will act as an expert on all test aspects of space hardware, supporting junior engineers and working across engineering teams to lead and coordinate best practices in test: planning, coordinating, executing, and troubleshooting test campaigns. The ideal candidate will have extensive prior experience in the space sector, with an emphasis on small satellites and small satellite components.
RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work closely with systems engineering and program management to define verification strategies and timelines.
• Develop, execute, and manage complex test plans for mission-specific verification.
• Develop and execute both manual and automated tests cases, including documentation and trouble shooting.
• Develop automation for test activities, increasing efficiency of the business.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to identify and resolve compatibility issues. 
• Identify testing methods and test fixturing for risk mitigation, prototype development. and requirement verification
• Plan and perform environmental qualification and testing of hardware, including functional testing, vibration testing, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and other qualification tests.
• Communicate and collaborate with various areas of the business, such as technicians, product and technical leadership, and program managers.
• Interface with the customer by negotiating test requirements and methods, jointly developing plans, and communicating and reporting on test progress.
• Represent test engineering at major program milestones and act as expert reviewer at Test Readiness Reviews.
• Guide/mentor younger engineers in the test engineering process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10-20 years of hands-on experience in space and small satellites, including satellite components.
• Experience assembling and/or testing hardware for space environments.
• Experience with writing and executing manual and/or automated test procedures.
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar.
• Experience in overseeing and processing data from environmental tests such as
  • Vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and/or thermal-vacuum testing.
• Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience with the full program lifecycle.
• Proven team leadership abilities.
• Experience with preparing and leading project stage-gate meetings (such as CDR, TRR, etc.) and interfacing with customers.
• Experience with scripting and test automation tools such as GitLab and Jira.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.

DESIRED QUALIFICATONS

• Familiarity with MIL-STD testing and NASA GEVS testing standards.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

BENEFITS 

• In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.