Senior Spacecraft Test Engineer

Who we are :

• EOI Space is developing and deploying a network of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery.  We aim to deliver timely and actionable data for commercial and defense applications.  We are on our way to achieving many industry firsts.  This demands an ambitious team that revels in leaning into challenges, getting hands on, and working together.  Does this sound like you?  EOI Space is looking for a Senior Spacecraft Test Engineer to drive the testing of EOI spacecraft and components.  This person will work with the AI&T leadership to create efficient and repeatable test processes for the spacecraft and its components, and execute testing across the system, in alignment with EOI’s mission objectives.  What you will do :   The Spacecraft Test Engineer is responsible for execution testing in a safe and repeatable way across spacecraft systems and components.  This role will help define processes, tooling, and documentation standards for spacecraft and component testing to meet program milestones.  This role requires an individual with a strong technical background and a willingness to learn, as the responsibilities bridge across many engineering disciplines.  Additionally, the person in this role should have strong interpersonal skills in coordinating with people, both internally and externally (e.g., fabrication vendors, test houses, etc.).    Responsibilities :   Develop, plan, and execute functional tests on spacecraft hardware  Create custom software and hardware tools to enable automated testing, aid data collection, data processing, results documentation and summary  Design custom GSE using tools such as SolidWorks and Altium  Plan and conduct test readiness reviews  Create test flows, procedures, and training material as needed  Foster a culture of safety, rigor, and continuous improvement within the AI&T group  Provide oversight and technical guidance by instructing pertinent staff on the proper handling of test, engineering, and flight hardware  Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and internal quality requirements  Work with subsystem Responsible Engineers (REs), program management, and mission assurance to align test activities with overall mission objectives  Serve as a voice in program reviews, risk assessments, and anomaly resolution  Engage with third-party vendors / contractors.

Verify that purchased equipment meets specs / requirements upon delivery from vendors  Assist in the preparation and deployment of GSE / STE hardware to ensure the success and reliability of the spacecraft and its subsystems  Mentor test technicians and junior engineers  Required Qualifications :