Electrical Test Development Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink) – Join arenaflex's Pioneering Team

At arenaflex, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join our team. As a leading player in the aerospace and satellite industry, arenaflex is revolutionizing the way we connect and explore the world. Our Starlink program is a game-changer, providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We're seeking an experienced Electrical Test Development Engineer to lead the development of test solutions for characterizing the reliability and performance of customer-facing devices.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a pioneering company that's redefining the future of space exploration and satellite technology. Founded under the belief that humanity's future lies among the stars, we're actively developing the technologies to make this possible. Our mission is to enable human life on Mars and beyond, and we're committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation to achieve this goal.

The Role

As an Electrical Test Development Engineer on our Starlink team, you'll have complete ownership over the development of test solutions for characterizing the reliability and performance of millions of customer-facing devices. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying development, production, and reliability test solutions. You'll interact regularly with senior leadership to influence the fundamental operation of our products and collaborate with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to steer this project from initial concept development to full-scale production.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and develop automated test solutions for high-volume consumer phased arrays, WiFi routers, power supplies, and upcoming products

• Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test
• Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, field data, and production documentation systems
• Work closely with and consistently provide feedback to responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and test lab teams to drive design or infrastructure improvements to increase product reliability and yield
• Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

Essential Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

• 1+ years of professional experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
• 1+ years of professional programming experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans

• Experience designing and troubleshooting PCBAs
• Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements (oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, source measurement unit, etc.)
• Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage
• Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
• Experience developing object-oriented software
• Thorough understanding of electronics reliability and failure mechanisms
• Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, and TVAC
• Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role

Additional Requirements

* Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines

Compensation and Benefits

* Competitive salary range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year

ITAR Requirements

* To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

arenaflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with arenaflex is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced Electrical Test Development Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, apply now to join arenaflex's pioneering team. Apply for this job