Senior Space Test Engineer

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Senior Space Test Engineer

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HawkEye 360 is seeking a Senior Space Test Engineer to join the Assembly, Integration, & Test (AI&T) Team. As part of this team, you will play a key role in the design, integration and testing of all HawkEye 360 space platforms. This includes spacecraft systems design, test development, unit testing, spacecraft-level testing, and flight integration and launch campaigns. You'll also collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Engineering Programs, and the Flight Operations teams. HawkEye 360's satellite clusters and ground segments provide the platform RF data collection that is essential for HawkEye's core business.

HawkEye 360 is looking for a technically strong, solutions-oriented individual with proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate is experienced, organized, innovative, and passionate about cutting edge space technologies.

As the Senior Space Test Engineer , your main responsibilities will be:

• Support expanding our strategy for vertical integration of small satellite production.
• Execute unit-level and spacecraft level functional tests and document results
• Design, plan and execute environmental tests (TVAC, Vibe, EMI/EMC, radiation)
• Develop detailed design documents, interface control drawing (ICD's), test plans and procedures across spacecraft subsystems.
• Collaborate with the software team to develop and implement automated test scripts and framework
• Design harnessing, electrical and mechanical ground support equipment (EGSE and MGSE) to facilitate I&T work for flatsats and flight hardware
• Support launch site integration and test campaigns
• Support future spacecraft bus architecture strategy for our next generation of RF collection payloads.

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential education and experience:

• 5+ years professional experience in the satellite industry
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience building and/or operating small satellites (initial requirements gathering, design, assembly, environmental testing, launch, commissioning, operations).
• Experience programming in at least on high-level programming language such as python
• Experience with CAD software (NX, Solidworks, or similar)
• Good analytical and strategic skills, with excellent written and presentation abilities.

Desirable:

• Experience handling expensive electronic components (ESD and Cleanroom best practices).
• Experience with environmental testing (Thermal and Vacuum Chambers, Vibe Tables, etc.)
• Experience with Printed Circuit Board design using Altium.
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics and/or attitude dynamics
• Experience writing technical documentation such as test procedures and test plans
• Experience with RF electronics, and RF lab equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.

Base Salary Range: $130,000- $170,000 annually

HawkEye 360 offers a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Company Overview:

HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster, better decision making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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