Job Summary

Orbitworks is significantly increasing the level of our satellite production and therefore we require an 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 work across 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.

Responsiblities

Operate and maintain environmental test equipment (thermal vacuum vibration acoustic chambers)
Set up test articles and install sensors (e.g. thermocouples accelerometers strain gauges)
Execute environmental tests per procedure and engineering direction
Monitor test progress identify and report anomalies or failures
Collect and analyze test data; prepare accurate technical reports
Perform routine maintenance troubleshooting and calibration of test equipment
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and cleanroom procedures
Collaborate with AIT QA and engineering teams to improve test processes

Must-have Skills & Experience

25 years of environmental test experience
Proficiency operating test equipment (thermal vacuum chambers vibration shakers etc.)
Ability to read and interpret test plans schematics and engineering drawings
Technical diploma or Associates degree in a relevant field (e.g. mechanical or electrical technology)
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety in high-stakes environments
Solid understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems

Nice-to-have Skills & Experience

Experience with environmental test standards (e.g. GEVS Mil-Std-1540 CEQATR)
Familiarity with RF testing setups or tools
Basic scripting or programming skills (Python preferred)
Certified forklift and/or crane operator
Experience working in cleanroom or ISO-classified environments

Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals 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 50000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

This role is vital as it ensures our satellites are tested reliably on schedule and to the high standards required for us to launch.

Responsiblities

Operate and maintain environmental test equipment (thermal vacuum vibration acoustic chambers)
Set up test articles and install sensors (e.g. thermocouples accelerometers strain gauges)
Execute environmental tests per procedure and engineering direction
Monitor test progress identify and report anomalies or failures
Collect and analyze test data; prepare accurate technical reports
Perform routine maintenance troubleshooting and calibration of test equipment
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and cleanroom procedures
Collaborate with AIT QA and engineering teams to improve test processes

Must-have Skills & Experience

25 years of environmental test experience
Proficiency operating test equipment (thermal vacuum chambers vibration shakers etc.)
Ability to read and interpret test plans schematics and engineering drawings
Technical diploma or Associates degree in a relevant field (e.g. mechanical or electrical technology)
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety in high-stakes environments
Solid understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems