Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
At E-Space, we’re focused on bridging Earth and space with the world’s most sustainable low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. We’re a team of bold thinkers, ambitious leaders and dynamic doers—and we’re disrupting NewSpace by fundamentally changing the design of legacy LEO space systems to deliver entirely new satellite capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed—to saving space, to protecting our planet and to turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.
The Senior AIT Engineer will participate in the E-Space Satellite Assembly Integration and Testing activities.
Your activity will focus on Spacecraft SubSystem acceptance, EM flatsat activities, and FM AIT.
As part of the E-Space AI&T team, located in Los Gatos, California, you will have the opportunity to test thousands of flight hardware units and directly contribute to the success of an innovative satellite architecture on-orbit.
Your responsibilities
1: Spacecraft SubSystem acceptance:
You will organize the acceptance of the Spacecraft SubSystems before their integration to Flatsat (EM), or to Satellite Structure (FM).
2: EM flatsat activities:
Your contribution to EM flatsat activities will include:
- Definition of the Verification and Validation (V&V) requirements for the activity
- GSE definition and procurement
- Satellite procedure creation and execution on the flatsat
- Result collection
- V&V requirement Statement of Compliance
You will also have the opportunity to participate in the spacecraft unit qualification test campaigns.
3: Your responsibilities in FM AIT activities:
- GSE definition and procurement
- Satellite procedure creation and execution on the FM Spacecraft
- Result collection
- V&V requirement Statement of Compliance
- FM Satellite environmental test Campaign
Your experience
You have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
You have 7+ years of experience in spacecraft engineering
You have already participated with a satellite AIT campaign
You have a good understanding of spacecraft subsystem development, and have been involved in the development of at least one of them
You have an understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems and instrumentation
Experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, and TVAC
You have programming experience in Python, MATLAB/Simulink
You have demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment
Additional experience
Experience with radiation effects testing
Project/program management skills
$100,000 - $170,00 a year
The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview.
We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.
As a global company, we want team members with global perspectives that can bring their fresh, creative thinking to solve some of the world’s most difficult communications problems in space. We welcome candidates to join us from all over the world. But to ensure a fair candidate review process, that can be reviewed by team members anywhere, we only accept applications in English, the language we conduct our business.
E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.
Why E-Space is right for you
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
