AI&T Automation Engineer

　　LeoStella is a state-of-the-art small satellite design and manufacturing company based in the Seattle area. At LeoStella, we are redefining how high-quality satellite constellations are built at scale. Our focus is on developing and using intelligent and agile engineering and manufacturing processes to accelerate the development and production of small-sat constellations, all while lowering costs and increasing on-orbit capabilities.

　　The work we do at LeoStella is helping organizations and markets change the world by removing the barriers to building satellite constellations. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high performing team focused on changing the paradigm in satellite development and production!

　　Position Description:

　　To support a growing team, LeoStella requires a creative, and energetic AI&T engineer to create and execute test plans for flight hardware that drives mission execution and success. We need an exceptional individual contributor who enjoys working very closely with software and hardware in an agile and dynamic environment where schedules are critical.

　　As an assembly, integration, and test engineer, you will be responsible for leading the planning, development, and implementation of the assembly, integration and test of satellites and their subsystems. You will be responsible for automating test procedures and supporting troubleshooting efforts during production. You will work with both internal and external customers to ensure tests are thorough and meet all requirements. You’ll work closely with aerospace system and hardware engineers to help specify requirements and provide feedback to design engineers for test/design for manufacturing (DFT/DFM).

　　To be successful in this position, you will need to be passionate about delivering exceptional products that meet or exceed requirements and enable new capabilities for satellite performance. You will also need to enjoy working in a collaborative environment and work daily with engineers from multiple disciplines – systems, electrical, etc. You must be eager to receive and give peer feedback that enables our high performing team to be greater than the sum of its parts.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the subsystem and satellite-level functional tests and verifications

　　Conception, definition, and documentation of test procedures, test plans and test strategies in alignment with engineering disciplines and project management.

　　Creation and execution of tests from analysis, requirements, and existing procedures.

　　Develop and execute integration/test procedures to assemble and verify satellite design/performance

　　Support troubleshooting efforts during test execution 

　　Design and develop and test flight software code and related test scripts (python)

　　Develop process improvement tools and methods to help streamline test and integration operations.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Must be a U.S. Person. Due to government regulation of the space industry, this requirement cannot be waived.

　　Bachelor of Science or greater in Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

　　2-5 years of experience in a production environment

　　Comfortable with Python and Bash

　　Experience with debugging and testing methodologies

　　Excellent interpersonal skills and belief in a strong collaborative approach within a multi-disciplinary team

　　Unwavering attention to detail and ability to succeed in a hands-on environment with valuable hardware assets

　　Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support launch campaigns

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　Experience in high reliability, safety critical, or regulated environments

　　Experience with software scheduling and tasking tools (e.g. Jira)

　　Experience with integrating open source software with internal development

　　Capability to use electrical measurement equipment i.e.:  function generators, oscilloscopes

　　Familiarity with software version control management tools such as Git

　　Compensation & Benefits:

　　Compensation range is $100-130K + 10% target bonus

　　Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case by case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

　　Base salary is one part of your total rewards package - you may also be eligible for up to 10% potential bonuses. Additional employee benefits are detailed below as well.

　　Employee Benefits include:

　　Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability.

　　401(k) with up to 3% company match

　　Paid parental leave and maternity-disability leave

　　Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedule: You may accrue 156 hours of paid time off per year, in addition to 8 company holidays.  You may also have the choice to take Flexible Friday off every other week.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) . 

　　LeoStella participates in E-Verify. See  Link (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)  for details.  See also Right to Work Statement in  English and Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf) .

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