What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principle Engineer/Spacecraft Test Development position at DAVRON, LLC?
BlackSky’s real-time intelligence mission is built on advanced space-based systems—and there’s real momentum right now in Tukwila, WA to help bring satellite test capability into a fast, repeatable, production-ready cadence. In this Principle Engineer/Spacecraft Test Development opportunity, you’ll lead the transition from engineering-driven test approaches to robust, automated qualification and acceptance campaigns that reduce variability and risk while increasing throughput.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Principle Engineer/Spacecraft Test Development position include:
- 12 years of experience in spacecraft integration and test, development, or similar hardware test environments (8-9 years may be considered for Staff-level fit).
- Own the transition of test campaigns from engineering development to production-ready execution.
- Architect subsystem and spacecraft-level qualification and acceptance test campaigns across all subsystems.
- Translate system verification requirements into efficient, executable, and scalable test plans.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to develop test plans, procedures, scripts, and automation frameworks for repeatable, low-variance execution.
- Define requirements for and oversee design and build of test Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and supporting test infrastructure.
- Partner with engineering and production to ensure end-to-end validation from plan through design and execution.
- Apply scripting/coding for satellite test automation (Python preferred) and support requirements/verification tracking with DOORS or Jama (preferred).
Salary: $200,000 - $230,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: 100% employee medical/dental/vision premiums, 55%-60% dependent subsidy depending on plan, PTO, holidays, 401(k) match, ESPP, and professional development.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, SATELLITE TEST DEVELOPMENT|SPACECRAFT TEST DEVELOPMENT|TUKWILA, WA|PYTHON|DOORS|JAMA|GSE|SPACECRAFT INTEGRATION AND TEST|QUALIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE TEST|TEST AUTOMATION|ITAR ELIGIBILITY|ONSITE
Salary : $200,000 - $230,000