Propulsion Test Engineer, Propulsion

$105,600 - $185,000/Yr

Amazon - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Redmond, WA

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About the position

The Propulsion Test Engineer will support the automation and optimization of flight hardware test capabilities within the Kuiper Propulsion Team. This role involves developing and improving testing capabilities for various propulsion subsystems, ensuring test coverage is maintained while increasing production rates. The engineer will also investigate hardware failures and contribute to solutions that enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement solutions to optimize and automate electric propulsion system testing
• Develop test automation, data acquisition, and data analysis hardware and software to improve test efficiency and cycle times
• Work with hardware subsystem owners to ensure test coverage is maintained across multiple development and flight hardware design update cycles
• Perform development testing and data analysis to inform methods of accelerating existing testing without reducing hardware screening capabilities
• Author test reports and disseminate results to fellow team members
• Work with other engineers to refine test requirements and the methodologies to achieve those requirements
• Train operators in the execution of developed processes
• Assemble and commission electric propulsion test diagnostics and facilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years developing automation, data acquisition, or control software
• 3+ years of automating manufacturing or test processes
• 3+ years experience with electrical test equipment and data acquisition systems
• 3+ years of authoring manufacturing or test procedures

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing software with Python, LabVIEW, or TestStand
• Experience testing electric propulsion systems or their subsystems
• Experience developing and operating pressurized fluid systems in Aerospace environments
• Experience developing test processes in a production environment

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Financial benefits
• Equity options
• Sign-on payments
• Comprehensive employee benefits