Test Engineering Manager

OUR COMPANY

As an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system.

OUR PEOPLE

Daring problems require daring solutions. We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what. Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead spacecraft and subsystem testing. The ideal candidate should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment having experience leading Test Engineering and enjoys working on challenging problems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop deep understanding of the spacecraft design across all disciplines
• Manage integration and testing of flight spacecraft
• Lead qualification and acceptance testing of spacecraft subsystems
• Create test plans and procedures to validate spacecraft and subsystem performance
• Assist with flight software testing and validation
• Support on-orbit operations and flight anomaly resolution activities
• Develop and maintain laboratory facilities for spacecraft testing
• Manage interface control documents (ICDs) and interface change notices (ICNs) from outside vendors for acceptance testing requirements
• Participate in non-conformance reports (NCRs), engineering change notices (ECNs), re-do drawings, and redlines during spacecraft build phase
• Contribute to continual process feedback and improvement, in particular for PLM / CM procedures and tools
• This position will occasionally require flexible working hours including nights and weekends to support spacecraft testing and operations

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Compensation :

Annual Base Salary Range : $180,000 - $210,000 / per year

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package (base+bonus+equity) and is determined within a range. Your actual base salary will be determined on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Our benefit plans include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, short and long term disability and life insurance. We also offer flexible PTO, along with 11 paid holidays, sick time and paid parental leave.

This is a full-time position in San Jose, California. This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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