Test Engineer

Department: Production & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity's presence in the solar system. We seek motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

Astrolab is looking for a test engineer who will support both the development of lunar rovers and the development of our production facility and processes. You will collaborate with other Astrolab engineers to advance product design and our means of building and testing. You will be ultimately responsible for ensuring the success of our sub-assembly and technology test campaigns.

What you'll do

Design, define, and develop test processes for structural components, structural assemblies, avionics assemblies, electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, new technology development, and fully integrated rovers
Design test equipment and test setups that are flexible and evolve with our ever-evolving scope
Develop data acquisition systems and integrate them with other data streams for seamless post-processing
Triage and determine solutions for non-conformances. Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
Champion concurrent engineering - Collaborate with the cross-functional team to develop the product, processes, and facility
Perform light fabrication and assembly hands-on work
Design test tooling. Own these from concept through implementation
Develop work instructions and documentation for build and test processes
Perform trade studies on capital equipment and tool procurement
Support on-site and off-site vehicle testing

What you'll bring

Bachelor's degree in STEM field (science, technology, engineering or mathematics)
1+ years of experience working in production, R&D, or test operation environments
Understanding of DAQ systems, meaningful experience in set-up and troubleshooting, and prior experience in basic coding (LabVIEW, Python, etc)
Hands-on experience with the build and test of electro-mechanical systems
Experience in set-up and operation of environmental test equipment (I.E Tvac chambers, thermal chambers, etc.)
Proficient in electromechanical assembly and troubleshooting
Able to run small to medium scope projects
Proficiency with CAD modeling software (e.g., NX or SolidWorks)
Outstanding communication and written documentation skills including use of Microsoft suite products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

What We Offer

Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Ownership in the company
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with matching
Flexible time off and parental leave
On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
Flexible work environment

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