Elveo
Test Engineer - Satellite Hardware
Chantilly, VA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jan 28, 2026
- Experience
- No years specified.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree (or better) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar degrees.
- Visa sponsorship
- ITAR eligibility required: applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the necessary U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Tests satellite payload hardware in the lab, developing test equipment and procedures, troubleshooting electronics, and automating testing and data collection.
What you'll do
- Integrate space and lab electronics and create test beds for operational verification.
- Develop and maintain hardware and software for Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
- Troubleshoot test issues and automate testing and data collection.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or better in a listed engineering discipline or a similar degree.
- Hands-on experience with listed computing, programmable, RF, or antenna hardware.
- Ability to generate schematics and interpret integrated-circuit datasheets; working knowledge of electronic components and test equipment.
- Experience with Linux-based systems, standard RF lab equipment, and proficiency in at least one programming language.
Nice to have
- Testing experience in EMI or vibration testing; familiarity with ethernet, serial, or CAN protocols.
- Recent participation in space payload hardware and software projects, preferably communications systems.
Tools
Linux, C++, C, Python, MATLAB, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum/Vector Network Analyzer, Multimeter
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