Environmental Test Engineer

BlueHalo - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

BlueHalo is seeking an experienced Environmental Test Engineer for multiple programs within the Space Technologies division. The Space Technologies division falls under the BlueHalo Labs sector. The Space Technologies division has been developing the techniques, systems, subsystems, and design elements required to implement high reliability optomechanical and electrical systems. The Environmental Test Engineer is a key member of an integrated team operating in a very dynamic environment. The candidate will work across engineering disciplines to help define V&V statements, develop SW for automated tests and provide overall systems support for multiple programs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vibration tables, thermal chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, Cleanrooms, and spaceflight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Work within the systems test team to refine System/Subsystem requirement verification statements and verification cross-reference matrices to ensure the requirements are testable.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute environmental tests (vibration, thermal, vacuum, etc.) for spaceflight components and systems according to industry standards and customer requirements.
• Develop and design hardware and software for automated test equipment as well as supporting existing systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and technicians.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve system test design automation, integration, SIL integration, and off-site tests.
• Work with the Systems Team to ensure proper requirement Verification and Validation methodology and execution.
• Support the generation and execution of the Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) Plan/Procedures and test reports.
• Operate and maintain vibration tables, thermal chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, autocollimators, and other specialized testing equipment.
• Analyze test data, identify anomalies, and provide recommendations for design improvements to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Support failure investigation, troubleshooting, and resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Similar
• Experience with testing spaceflight hardware.
• Experience in automated control and measurement systems.
• Experience in System design, Verification, and Validation.
• Experience testing performance of systems in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience developing integration and test plans/procedures and reports.
• Experience in environmental testing.
• Experience in signal processing.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret/Top Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Similar with 4 - 8 years of experience or master's degree with 2 - 6 years of experience.
• > 2 years Environmental Test Engineering Experience.
• Experience in conducting environmental tests for spaceflight hardware or satellite systems in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, Python, and JAVA.