Xona · 1 hour ago
Senior Thermal Test Engineer
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelXona is a navigational intelligence company focused on providing precise positioning systems through advanced satellite infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Thermal Test Engineer to support environmental testing and develop in-house testing capabilities, working closely with various engineering teams.
AerospaceGPSInformation ServicesNavigationSatellite CommunicationSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the automation and implementation of thermal and TVAC testing at both unit-level and system-level
Develop remote control capabilities for thermal and TVAC chambers, including adjustment of temperature, power, RF signal, and other test parameters
Build and maintain alarm systems to ensure hardware safety during chamber operations
Own and manage critical test hardware, including thermocouples, DAQs, heaters, harnesses, cables, chamber ports, port plates, and related equipment
Ensure test data is properly logged, plotted, and easily accessible through tools such as Grafana dashboards
Design chamber setups that support multiple simultaneous unit tests to maximize throughput
Schedule shifts for yourself and other test engineers as needed
Partner with TPMs and design engineers to maintain up-to-date test schedules and execution status
Apply Continuous Improvement practices to increase yield, shorten test timelines, and reduce costs
Develop test procedures and provide oversight and support to other test engineers
Execute Thermal Cycling and TVAC testing at unit, subsystem, and spacecraft levels
Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to plan and run environmental test campaigns
Lead or assist in anomaly response, debugging, and corrective actions
Ensure all test execution is safe, efficient, and well-documented
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience with hardware testing in a lab, environmental, aerospace, or similar setting
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills
Must be a U.S. Person (export control requirement)
Preferred
Experience with TVAC and thermal chamber testing
Familiarity with environmental test standards such as GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS, or SMC-S-016
Experience working with DAQs, sensors, instrumentation, and chamber control systems
Background in scripting or programming for test automation or hardware control (Python, Node-RED, LabVIEW, PyVISA, SCPI, etc.)
Experience with data reduction, analysis, and reporting using Python or MATLAB
Prior experience testing spacecraft, aerospace systems, or other high-reliability hardware
Company
Xona
Xona is launching a LEO satellite network bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth..
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$151.42MKey Investors
Craft VenturesSpaceWERXFirst Spark Ventures
2025-06-26Series B· $92M
2025-06-26Grant· $20M
2024-05-08Series A· $19M
Leadership Team
Brian Manning
Co-Founder & CEO
Bryan Chan
Co-Founder, VP Corporate Strategy
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