Orbit Fab's mission is to create the foundational infrastructure that will fuel a bustling in-space economy, capable of sustaining permanent jobs in space. Today, satellites cannot be refueled, which severely constrains their mobility and inhibits the development of economic activities in space.
Requirements
- Ability to read, interpret, and execute test instructions with respect to requirements
- Ability to formulate test plans and perform requirements traceability
- Experience testing space-qualified hardware through qualification and acceptance test environments, including operation of TVAC and thermal chambers
- Experience with fittings (VCR, compression, AN, NPT, KF)
- Familiarity with small tools used for hand-held assembly like torque wrenches, calipers, and micrometers
- Standard test equipment experience in design and troubleshooting applications
- Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software
Responsibilities
- Author, manage, and maintain test documentation and hardware for precision assemblies
- Take ownership and maintain documentation for complex, high-reliability assemblies
- Interpret system diagrams and requirements for test definition
- Plan, design, execute, and perform preventive maintenance for required Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems
- Identify, document, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in the assembly, integration and test cycles
- Perform standard operating procedures, execute tests, and document test results, including functional testing, life testing, shock, vibration, thermal vacuum (TVAC)/Thermal, and launch integration
- Design and develop automated scripts and supporting test equipment for streamlined test and production
Other
- BS degree in an engineering or other technical discipline
- 2+ years working in an engineering field and/or precision mechanical assembly environment
- Possess strong problem solving and communication abilities
- Collaborative and team focused
- Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, strategic, and statistical skills
