Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer (AI&T for Spacecraft) Electrical (Component-Level Test Focus)

Position: AI&T Engineer - Electrical (Component-Level Test Focus)

Location: Broomfield CO

Position Type: Full-time on-site

Mission: High Frontier Test Early and Often

At Karman were building spacecraft systems that will take us beyond Earth orbit. For the High Frontier mission we need a hands-on AI&T engineer to plan and execute a variety of component level tests. This includes helping to establish standard component test processes and best practices. This is a key role for an engineer who loves to create robust test infrastructure ensure repeatability and define best practices for spacecraft integration campaigns. Note that this role is much more than procedure writing we expect you to have a deep understanding of the components you are testing work directly with the REs to design useful tests and independently perform troubleshooting when necessary.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

As an electrical AI&T engineer you will help define processes procedures and standards to ensure consistency scalability and reliability in testing efforts. This is a hands-on component test focused role.

This position is highly collaborative as a member of the AI&T team you will work with every other team in the organization; including avionics FSW thermal structures mechanisms communications and GNC.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of various component-level tests. Component tests will include both environmental qualification/acceptance and bench level checkouts prior to flight vehicle integration. Some examples:
  • RF power amplifier TVAC
  • IMU bench checkout
  • Frangibolt vibration testing
  • Star tracker and camera dark sky testing
• Drive component-level test development and execution
  • Author and execute checkout procedures for vendor components prior to flight vehicle integration (C&I checks in-rush initial power on basic CMD/TLM software/firmware flashing etc.)
  • Adapt component checkout procedures developed by in-house component teams for AI&T use. Execute these procedures prior to flight vehicle integration.
  • Support responsible engineers in the planning and execution of in-house component level environmental testing (vibe TVAC and thermal cycle). This includes both environmental qualification and acceptance test campaigns
• Design and verify test harnesses for bench checkouts and environmental testing
  • Jumper harnesses to connect serial busses to USB interfaces
  • Breakout box (BOB) harnesses
  • Thermal vacuum (TVAC) feedthrough harnesses
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for component level bench checkouts qualification and acceptance testing
• Leverage component EDUs to learn and develop flight component test procedures
• Maintain handling and storage guidelines for individual components
  • Electrostatic discharge
  • Cleanliness
  • Connector cycles
  • Inventory management and tracking
• Help maintain the functionality and operation of TVAC and thermal cycle chambers ensuring rapid turnaround between tests and limited downtime.
  • May include operating the chambers in addition to operating the components in the chambers
  • Design vacuum-side test equipment to preserve chamber cleanliness
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.

What You Bring

• Understanding of how environmental test facilities are designed and operated.
• Understanding of qualification and acceptance test flows and standards.
• Deep understanding of component-level testing including power distribution and data buses (CAN RS-422/485 Ethernet).
• Experience with Python or similar scripting language.
• Experience with Linux based operating systems.
• Experience with ESD labs cleanrooms and electrical test equipment (power supplies oscilloscopes electronic loads network analyzers etc.)
• Proven ability to develop processes and procedures for test setups documentation and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with test harness design
• Familiarity with electrical drawings schematics and harness design tools (e.g. Altium Visio etc.).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hands-on iterative development environment.
• BS in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
• Direct experience in spacecraft AI&T avionics testing or related hardware test roles. This means the ability to:
  • independently plan and execute flight component checkout procedures
  • independently design and build a BOB cable and
  • independently adapt flight harness schematics into a FlatSat version.

Bonus If You Have

• Exposure to spacecraft component environmental testing (TVAC thermal cycle vibration)
• Experience defining harness standards and training others on process compliance.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools and version-controlled documentation.

Requirements

• BS or MS in engineering aerospace engineering or related technical field.

Additional Information

We Offer

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $90000.00 - $140000.00 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

Top Benefits & Perks

As a member of the Karman team youll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Equity Incentives - Participate in our shared success.
• Medical Dental and Vision Plans for top tier plans with additional buy-up plan options.
• Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability covered by Karman
• Basic Life Insurance covered by Karman
• 401k plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off - We focus on what you get done not how many hours or days you work.

Location & Work Environment

This position is full-time in-person at our offices & lab in Broomfield CO. If you reside in locations outside of daily commuting distance you will be considered however no relocation or travel assistance will be provided by Karman for this position. This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein you may be provided with a public work station (cubicle) or private the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job you will be required to view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.

Travel

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training seminars conferences meetings events or visits to onsite locations.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required. Karman reserves the right to change or assign additional duties responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices

Karman is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact .