Paragon Space Development Corporation · 2 months ago
Spaceflight Test Engineer
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expParagon Space Development Corporation is a pioneering company focused on life support systems for space applications. As a Spaceflight Test Engineer, you will develop and maintain an integrated systems approach to testing aerospace hardware, ensuring design robustness and test efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
AerospaceManufacturingOil and GasSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise for the testing of aerospace hardware
Provide guidance to programs and projects regarding strategies for and execution of development, acceptance, and qualification test campaigns
Write test plans and procedures to support program milestones
Execute test procedures at both internal company facilities and external facilities
Generate formal test documentation such as technical memos and test reports
Present test results to internal and external customers
Participate in the continuous improvement of the company's approach to testing
Interface with customers and suppliers to present technical and programmatic progress as well as challenges that must be overcome
Ideally lead a 2-5-person team and execute independent projects for larger programs while achieving technical scope on budget and on schedule, or ability to train and grow into this role
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field and minimum 3-5 years with system and/or hardware test experience
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field and minimum 2-3 years with system and/or hardware test experience
US Citizen or US permanent resident
Knowledge of, and skilled in, the development and execution of test plans and procedures as they relate to the development, acceptance, and qualification of aerospace hardware and systems
Ability to troubleshoot test setups and consider solutions in either the hardware or software domains
Laboratory experience with complex test setups, operations, data collection, and automation
Knowledge and experience with electromechanical hardware (e.g. valves, pumps, fans, subsystems, instrumentation, and sensors)
Knowledge and experience in the engineering product lifecycle, ranging from requirements development through design, manufacture, test, and operations
Ability to develop practical and tailored test solutions
Skill in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken form
Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive work relationships; have creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness; have discriminating judgment, tact, and sense of humor
Preferred
Knowledge of and skills in NASA human spaceflight hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
Knowledge of and skills in LabVIEW programming
Skills in project budgeting and forecasting
Company
Paragon Space Development Corporation
Paragon has developed in-house world class engineering services related to Life Support and Thermal Control in Extreme Environments
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.6MKey Investors
NASA
2018-08-11Grant· $1.6M
Leadership Team
Mark Greeley
President | Chief Executive Officer
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