- Test Strategy & Execution: Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans for spacecraft components, subsystems, and the fully integrated vehicle.
- Hardware Design: Design and build Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) to facilitate seamless testing.
- Automation: Develop software and scripts (primarily Python) to automate test sequences, monitor telemetry, and process post-test data.
- Environmental Campaigns: Lead spacecraft through environmental stress screening, including Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and shock testing.
- Anomaly Resolution: Root-cause failures during testing, working closely with the design team to implement hardware or software fixes.
- Documentation: Maintain rigorous test logs and generate flight readiness reports that prove our systems can survive deep space.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field).
- 3+ years of experience in spacecraft or high-complexity aerospace testing (e.g., launch vehicles, satellites, or high-performance robotics).
- Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering (circuits, harnesses, data acquisition) and mechanical engineering (structural analysis, thermal dynamics).
- Strong experience with Python or C++ for test automation and equipment interfacing.
- Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies) and environmental test facilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes startup environment where you may need to pivot quickly based on test results.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.
- Experience with deep space missions or asteroid-bound hardware.
- Familiarity with FPGA or microcontroller-level debugging.
- Past experience designing custom PCBs for EGSE.
- 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Vision and FSA benefits available
- 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
- Equity on the ground floor of a startup
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 3+ years of experience in spacecraft or high-complexity aerospace testing
- Strong fundamentals in electrical and mechanical engineering
- Strong experience with Python or C++
- Experience with lab equipment and environmental test facilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA
What We Do
We mine asteroids to extract platinum group metals (PGMs) in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than the current terrestrial mining methods. PGMs are critical to advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies, and sustainable infrastructure, but are rapidly depleting on Earth. Traditional mining for these resources comes at high environmental and financial costs. Extracting these resources from asteroids is more cost-effective and results in zero impact on our planet, contributing to a greener and more profitable Earth. By leveraging advanced technology and innovative engineering, we’re pioneering a pathway to sustainable mining that eliminates the need for extensive land disruption, reduces energy-intensive processes, and significantly lowers carbon emissions.
Why Work With Us
Team members at AstroForge not only contribute to groundbreaking technological advancements but are also empowered to grow personally and professionally. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds and encourage new ideas and experimentation. Here, you’re part of a historic mission to change how the world thinks about our shared future in space.
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