Senior Environmental Test Engineer

Senior Environmental Test EngineerOrbitworks is significantly increasing the level of our satellite production and therefore we require a highly experienced Senior Environmental Test Engineer to join the team at our newly opened, state-of-the-art satellite production facility in the UAE.This role provides the opportunity to own the full lifecycle of environmental verification and test —from early program feasibility, to planning, SOP creation, infrastructure readiness, maintenance oversight, right through to the hands‑on execution of Vibration, TVAC, Thermal, and EMC/EMI campaigns. This role is vital as it ensures our satellites are tested reliably, on schedule, and to the high standards required for us to launch.ResponsibilitiesPerform test feasibility assessment during early satellite program phasesBuild long‑term and short‑term environmental test plans based on program needsProduce SOPs and process documentation for all test equipment operationsOversee readiness, calibration, and maintenance (including maintenance contracts) for vibration tables, TVAC chambers, thermal systems, and EMC/EMI test equipmentPrepare hardware, instrumentation, facility setups, and DAQ configurations prior to test campaignsLead execution of Vibration, TVAC, Thermal, and EMC/EMI testsSupervise test technicians; ensure procedural discipline and configuration controlAnalyze test data and generate qualification/acceptance reportsInterface with Systems Engineering, AIT, QA, and external vendors on environmental test mattersMust‑have Skills & ExperienceSatellite environmental test engineering experience (Vibration, TVAC, Thermal, EMC/EMI)Ability to conduct feasibility assessments & long‑term test planningStrong knowledge of instrumentation & DAQ systemsAbility to write SOPs, process docs, and proceduresExperience with test standards (GEVS, MIL‑STD‑1540, ECSS, etc.)Strong analytical skills for test data interpretationExperience managing maintenance and calibration programsCross‑functional communication & documentation disciplineNice‑to‑Have Skills & ExperiencePython scripting / automationEMC/EMI test experienceExperience in satellite manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity with high‑volume test cycles and cleanroom operationsExperience with design‑for‑test inputsOrbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass‑manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000‑square‑foot facility in Abu Dhabi.Job DetailsSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Defense and Space ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Loft Orbital by 2x.#J-18808-Ljbffr