Spacecraft Ground Checkout Intern

Job Description

Spacecraft Ground Checkout Intern at PierSight | Jobs at PierSight As per industry standards December 15th, 2024 Role: Spacecraft Ground Checkout Intern Industry Type: Space Technology Location: Ahmedabad Employment Type: Internship (6 months) Job Description: Are you ready to join the pioneering team at PierSight Space? Were a Space-Tech company with teams in Ahmedabad, California and Bangalore on a mission to build the worlds largest constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar and AIS satellites for comprehensive ocean surveillance. With backing from prestigious institutional investors like Alphawave Global, Elevation Capital, All in Capital, and Techstars, were set to make a significant impact. The Spacecraft Ground Checkout Intern is responsible for the development and execution of test procedures during the integration and launch of spacecrafts. It involves close co-ordination and planning with various stakeholders especially spacecraft subsystem designers and integrators. Responsibilities: Develop and automate execution of test plans and procedures for spacecraft Perform functional and performance testing of spacecraft hardware and software Support electrical engineering during development and pre-production phases of hardware life-cycles, as required Perform bring-up and acceptance tests of PCBAs, as required Analyse test data and provide recommendations for improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues Conduct environmental testing to ensure spacecraft performance in various conditions Participate in design reviews and provide input on testability Ground support equipment part maintenance Manage and report test non-conformances into actionable items Maintain test equipment and facilities Adhere to safety and quality standards Education and Experience Required: A bachelor s or master s degree in electrical / electronic / communication engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with scripting/automation using Python. Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) Knowledge of satellite communication protocols and/or architectures is a plus. Proficiency in understanding PCB schematics and troubleshooting electronics hardware is a plus. Experience with National Instruments hardware (cDAQ, cRIO, PXI) and software (LabVIEW) is a plus. Skills and Abilities: Creative problem-solver with attention to detail. Highly collaborative team-player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates. Ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers. Ability to prioritize opportunities, needs and resources. Fluent in English, written and oral. Benefits: Exposure to real-world projects and hands-on experience in Space technology Mentorship from experienced engineers in the field