Environmental Test Engineer jobs in United States
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EVONA ยท 13 hours ago

Environmental Test Engineer

EVONA is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer specializing in Vibration and Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing. This role involves planning, executing, and documenting test campaigns to validate the environmental robustness of spacecraft hardware, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Responsibilities

Develop, review, and execute vibration (sine, random, shock) and thermal vacuum (TVAC) test plans and procedures
Configure, calibrate, and operate environmental test equipment including electrodynamic shakers, thermal chambers, vacuum systems, and data acquisition hardware
Collaborate with systems, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to define environmental test requirements and success criteria
Monitor tests in real time, identify anomalies, and troubleshoot issues to ensure successful test execution
Ensure compliance with applicable industry and government standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1540, NASA GEVS, ECSS)
Coordinate with technicians on fixturing, instrumentation layout, sensor placement, and test article integration
Lead or support failure investigations and root cause analyses following test anomalies
Analyze test data and generate detailed reports including plots, results, and pass/fail determinations
Maintain test equipment and support facility operational readiness
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to test processes, safety, and reliability

Qualification

Environmental testingVibration testingThermal vacuum testingMechanical engineeringData analysisTest automationCleanroom protocolsCalibrationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 years of experience performing environmental testing in aerospace, defense, or a related industry
Hands-on experience with vibration and TVAC test equipment, sensors, and DAQ systems
Strong understanding of mechanical and thermal environments for spaceflight hardware
Experience with instrumentation setup, calibration, and post-test data analysis
Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow contamination control protocols
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or Python for test automation and analysis
Experience supporting spacecraft or launch vehicle qualification and acceptance programs
Familiarity with standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1540, and ECSS-E-ST-10-03C
Exposure to thermal modeling or simulation tools

Company

EVONA

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We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jack Madley
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