Test Engineer II, Off-Planet Systems

ICON is looking to add a Test Engineer to the Off-Planet Systems team. The ideal candidate will need to have experience in the planning, design, strategy, setup, and execution of laboratory experiments. The successful candidate will work closely with many engineers of many disciplines to test development and flight hardware and processes in extreme environments. This role will report to our Senior Director of Off-Planet Systems and will be based at our Austin, TX campus.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with mechanical, electrical, software, and materials engineers to test spaceflight and development systems and refine material processes


• Collect information to support the definition of requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in the manufacture and engineering design of products.


• Own the production of test data sets to inform future construction process parameters


• Own the production and maintenance of test setups and laboratory equipment, including high power electrical systems, active cooling systems


• Incorporate changes to specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts, and processes.


• Manage supplier & vendor relationships, qualifying and disqualifying as necessary


• Act as the primary point of contact and driver for testing and development procurement activities


• Conduct deep analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts, or processes.


• Provide feedback to improve processes and fixtures


• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions.


• Participate in routine sustaining engineering evaluations.


• Conduct literature reviews of related technologies, present findings, and make recommendations for improvement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar discipline


• 5+ years of hands on laboratory or engineering test experience


• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate across multiple disciplines with internal and external customers.


• Computer proficiency and ability to use and navigate the internet and various computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).


• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with data acquisition and control systems 


• Experience with data analysis tools and technical writing


• Experience with high power systems


• Experience in formal systems engineering: requirements development, implementation, verification, system integration, qualification and release.


• Experience in spacecraft systems design and qualifying hardware for spaceflight.


• Experience coordinating and executing spacecraft or robotic systems tests in relevant environments.