Senior Design and Test Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Subject Matter Expert – Design and Test Engineer

LOCATION: Moffett Field, CA

JOB STATUS: Part Time

CLEARANCE: Ability to pass a Federal Background Check

CERTIFICATION:

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY: $100-$120/hour

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Subject Matter Expert located at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA. Astrion seeking a subject matter expert in Arc jet probe design at NASA Ames Research Center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge of thermal protection systems, hypersonic environments, or high‑temperature material testing.
• Experience in instrumentation design, flight‑like probe/sensor assembly, or complex test system integration.
• Experience in test planning, experimental validation, or arc jet/ground test facilities (preferred).
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly through reports, reviews, and documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience working in aerospace, R&D environments, or government facilities.
• Familiarity with thermal protection system components or arc jet facility hardware.
• Experience in sensor design and testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble a new probe/sensor system based on designs developed by NASA subject‑matter experts.
• Develop test objectives and measurement requirements needed to evaluate the new probe’s performance.
• Create a detailed arc jet test plan, including procedures, instrumentation, verification steps, and qualification criteria.
• Conduct arc jet testing in the NASA Ames Arc Jet Facility to demonstrate performance and validate design requirements.
• Analyze test results and conduct a formal review with leadership from the Entry Systems Division.
• Prepare technical documentation to support the qualification, adoption, and long-term sustainment of the probe design for future missions.

What We Offer

• • Competitive salaries
• • Continuing education assistance
• • Professional development
• • Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• • 401K with employer matching
• • Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

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