Test EngineerDepartment: Production & Test
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hawthorne, California
Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year
DescriptionVenturi 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