Lead AI&T Engineer

ABOUT XPLORE

The new technology frontier is rapidly expanding – and Xplore is pushing the boundaries and accelerating growth with new capabilities to transform industries with insights from space. Xplore is building a first-of-its-kind multi-sensor low Earth orbit satellite constellation designed to deliver a new class of innovative and affordable data products for Earth observation, space domain awareness, and astronomy.

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Xplore is currently recruiting innovative space hardware, software, sensors, processing and data technology professionals to be part of an exciting and rapidly growing company. Xplore offers market competitive compensation and benefits for our employees who enjoy working in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, fun, value-based collaborative environment.

Xplore is a venture-backed space technology startup based in Redmond, WA. We provide proprietary sensor-captured data from space that enables our customer’s insights, intelligence, inspiration, and discovery of our planet and the solar system for commercial, government, defense, NGO, and research applications. We’re doing something that few other companies are even thinking about – creating the next model of space data infrastructure.

Xplore is an equal opportunity employer; employment with Xplore is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Xplore participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All persons hired must be a current U.S. citizen or current lawful permanent resident of the U.S.

POSITION

Lead AIT Engineer

Xplore is hiring a Lead Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) Engineer to lead rapid and responsible execution of spacecraft development, assembly, and test.  The ideal candidate will have direct experience defining and executing assembly and test plans with the depth to judge risk and tailor efforts to aggressive project goals.  

This role reports to the Director of Spacecraft Engineering. It is expected that this role will have a direct report, a senior/mid-level technician. More team members will be added on an as-needed basis.

The candidate should exhibit strong working experience in spacecraft subassembly and full assembly integration, including engineering and flight hardware, with particular emphasis on electrical systems.  The AI&T engineer will work collaboratively with the design team, project management, and systems engineering.   As part of the multi-disciplined spacecraft build team you will be a crucial part of bringing the vehicle to life.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision while being responsive and flexible within the framework of an agile space start-up.

Work for this role will be performed at Xplore in Redmond, Washington.

As an Xplore AI&T Engineer, you will help to shape the future of space exploration, working with an exceptional team that is passionate about creating revolutionary technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support assembly and testing on EM FlatSat and FM Hardware
• Significant contributor to spacecraft assembly planning and execution.
• Define and execute test plans that verify and validate mission and vehicle requirements.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• All persons hired must be a current U.S. citizen or current lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or similar field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity implementing and maintaining build and test documentation, contributing directly to the verification of mission and vehicle requirements.
• Demonstrated experience setting up and using electrical test equipment, including but not limited to oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, device emulators, and engineering model hardware. 
• Working knowledge of aerospace soldering and wire harness building/inspection practices per NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and J-STD-001 Space Addendum.
• Demonstrated track record of leading spacecraft programs through environmental testing.

Desired SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Past or current certification in applicable aerospace soldering and wire harness building/inspection practices and standards.
• Having a track record of leading integration of spacecraft with launch vehicle hardware and associated activities.

The top 4-6 measurable priorities to be accomplished in the first 6 months

The Lead AIT Engineer will have the following priorities:

• Lead the integration team in configuring the facility and hardware for FlatSat test and flight spacecraft integration and test operations.
• Work with relevant team members to develop company manufacturing practices, including preparation and execution of work instructions, kitting hardware, and preparing consumables for operations. 
• Work with relevant team members to develop and manage the spacecraft FlatSat. 
• Work with relevant team members to develop, own, and track the subassembly and full vehicle-level integration and test plans.

COMPENSATION

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $110,000 – $140,000 per year based upon level of experience. Xplore has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States when the role is remote. This allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

The Recruitment Process

Xplore has retained Bert Sadtler, President of Boxwood Strategies to manage all hiring and conduct a different kind of recruitment. We have selected Boxwood because we are believers in Boxwood’s unique approach to candidate selection and qualification. While this process is different, we feel that it genuinely offers both candidates and the company the best opportunity to get to know each other at a deeper level than is typical with the conventional interview approach.
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Benefits

Health Care Plan
Employees (and their families) can be covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The HSA qualified plan is for full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week.

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Full time employees earn PTO at a rate of 1.33 days per month. There are a minimum of 13 paid holidays each year for full-time employees.

Stock Option Plan

The company offers an equity incentive plan for qualified full-time employees.

EEO/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Xplore is an equal opportunity employer; employment with Xplore is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All persons hired will be required to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.