Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) sub-system and system level testing
Define and implement EGSE hardware and software architectures tailored to specific test scenarios, AIT campaigns, and HiL environments
Develop LabVIEW-based applications, for both desktop and real-time platforms (e.g., PXI, cRIO), supporting checkout, functional, and pre-launch test operations
Integrate and configure NI VeriStand as part of real-time test setups, including simulation of spacecraft interfaces and umbilical/harness verification
Design and support power, signal conditioning, and telemetry/telecommand interfaces between EGSE and the Unit/Spacecraft Under Test
Support RF test activities for the TT&C chain, including uplink telecommand injection, downlink telemetry reception, and coordination of conducted/radiated test setups with the RF/comms subsystem team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (AIT, systems, RF, electrical, and FSW) to ensure seamless integration of EGSE hardware and software into functional test platforms
Support test execution, data acquisition, logging, and automated reporting during integration, functional, and environmental test campaigns
Create and maintain technical documentation, including EGSE architecture specifications, ICDs, code documentation, and user/operator guides
Provide support for debugging, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of EGSE and test platforms, including on-site support during AIT/launch campaigns
Develop a robust and scalable EGSE software framework supporting reuse and modularity across projects
Define test automation workflows
Design and maintain EGSE-to-EUT interface hardware (harnesses, breakout boxes, simulators, load banks) with correct isolation, protection, and safety interlocks
Own cable and harness design for EGSE-to-EUT connections, including pinout definition, connector selection, shielding/grounding strategy, and drawing generation
Coordinate closely with electrical, RF, and systems engineers to ensure requirements traceability, interface compatibility, and test coverage
Drive the continuous evolution of EGSE/HiL infrastructure, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and maintainability
Ensure all solutions meet space-grade quality, safety, and cleanliness standards (e.g., ESD, contamination control), aligned with project and range safety requirements
Must-Have Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Proficiency in LabVIEW, including desktop and real-time application development
Hands-on experience with NI VeriStand in real-time test environments
Familiarity with NI TestStand for test automation and execution management
Solid understanding of EGSE/test platform architectures, hardware/software integration, and real-time systems
Experience with spacecraft electrical interfaces: power distribution/simulation, discrete/analog telemetry, telecommand encoding, and standard space communication protocols (e.g., CAN, RS422/485, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, Ethernet)
Working knowledge of ICD development and requirements traceability between EGSE and flight hardware
Ability to influence and shape ICDs and connector/pinout definitions upstream, rather than solely implementing to a fixed interface — working with electrical/systems engineers early in the design cycle