Principal Test Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems

El Segundo, CA, United States
$137,000 - $244,000 (level 5); $167,000 - $298,000...
Satellite avionics testing
Environmental testing
Root cause analysis
Develop manufacturing processes to test satellite avionics while dually implementing test procedures for dynamic and thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems, and satellite products

Job Summary

  • Develop manufacturing processes to test satellite avionics while dually implementing test procedures for dynamic and thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems, and satellite products.
  • Serve as the organization's senior technical authority for root cause analysis of environmental test anomalies, driving systemic corrective actions and preventative measures across programs.
  • Influence product design teams to incorporate design-for-test principles early in the development lifecycle, reducing downstream test complexity and cost.

Matching Summary

Develop manufacturing processes to test satellite avionics while dually implementing test procedures for dynamic and thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems, and satellite products.

Salary

$137,000 - $244,000 (Level 5); $167,000 - $298,000 (Level 6); Not specified; Competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Satellite avionics testing
  • Environmental testing
  • Root cause analysis
  • Test procedure development
  • Design for testability

Nice-to-have

  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Bold and innovative
  • Challenge the status quo
  • Empathy
  • Strong motivation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 10+ years hardware test experience
  • Lead, mentor, or guide teams
  • Hands-on thermal/TVAC/vibration
  • Author test procedures
  • Manage non-conformances at scale
  • Security clearance eligibility

Work Rights

U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance

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