Senior/Staff Test Engineer - Structures and Mechanisms jobs in United States
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AscendArc · 1 day ago

Senior/Staff Test Engineer - Structures and Mechanisms

positionBeaverton, OR
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$120K/yr - $190K/yr
date5+ years exp

AscendArc is a seed stage startup aiming to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. They are seeking a Test Engineer – Structures and Mechanisms to design, build, and integrate test fixtures for spacecraft structures and mechanisms, ensuring effective testing and safe operations.

AerospaceSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Design, build, and integrate test fixtures, tooling, and support hardware to effectively test spacecraft structures and mechanisms
Assist responsible engineers in design and/or concepting of functional, environmental, and qualification tests, including thermal, vibration, shock, deployment, and pressure testing
Support test readiness reviews, drive testing schedules, and ensure safe test operations
Develop responsive testing infrastructure, generate roadmap for executing spacecraft qualification, define resource and infrastructure needs to achieve company milestones

Qualification

Test fixture designEnvironmental testingCAD software proficiencyData acquisitionRapid prototypingCross-functional collaborationHands-on mindset

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience designing and building test fixtures, tooling, and support hardware for aerospace or high-reliability systems
Hands-on experience with test execution and familiarity with environmental and structural testing (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.)
Strong ability to gather and interpret test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to develop practical tooling and fixture solutions
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and mechanical analysis tools
Data acquisition and management experience
Hands-on mindset with experience in rapid prototyping, fabrication, and iterative build-test cycles

Company

AscendArc

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AscendArc develops and manufactures small geostationary communication satellites for commercial and military applications
dateFounded in 2023
location
Beaverton, Oregon, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://www.ascendarc.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$3.53M
2025-11-19Series Unknown· $0.08M
2025-01-29Seed· $3.45M

Leadership Team

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Chris McLain
Founder and President
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Recent News

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