Space Platforms Test and Integration Engineer
Are you ready to explore new horizons in your career with FERGANI SPACE?
General Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline,
- Experience in satellite assembly, integration, and environmental testing processes (preferably Thermal Vacuum – TVAC, vibration, and shock testing) or related engineering fields such as fluid systems, thermal control units, and test equipment design,
- Proficiency in 3D CAD design software (preferably CATIA or Siemens NX) and/or system modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools (preferably MATLAB Simscape, Ansys Fluent, or Ansys CFX), depending on the position requirements,
- Knowledge of cleanroom standards, sealing components, gas/fluid distribution lines (e.g., GN2 systems), precision assembly techniques, and quality control processes,
- Proficiency in English sufficient to prepare technical documentation and follow technical literature (preferably TOEFL score of 80+, IELTS 6.5+, or YDS/YÖKDİL 65+),
- Experience in the thermal, fluid, and mechanical design, component selection (e.g., evaporators, blowers, accelerometers), and system integration of environmental space test systems such as Thermal Vacuum Chambers (TVAC), Thermal Control Units (TCU), vibration test, and measurement systems,
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams,
- Ability to adapt to intensive work schedules and flexible working hours required by test operations,
- No restrictions for domestic and international travel to subcontractor facilities and integration centers.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant engineering discipline and/or academic or project-based publications,
- Knowledge and experience in space standards (ECSS, NASA, MIL, etc.) and satellite environmental test requirements such as outgassing under thermal vacuum conditions and thermal cycling,
- Experience in the installation, operation, or integration of Thermal Control Units (TCU), evaporators, cryogenic or high-pressure fluid lines (e.g., flex hoses), and shroud systems,
- Experience with passive thermal control materials used in the aerospace industry, including MLI blanket manufacturing/integration, thermal paints, and coatings applied to flight hardware,
- Experience in the design, installation, instrumentation (thermocouple placement, data acquisition systems, etc.), and test environment preparation of environmental space test systems (TVAC),
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Bill of Materials (BOM), and test configuration management processes,
- Basic programming capability in MATLAB, Python, or similar languages for test data analysis, optimization, and automation of data acquisition (DAQ) processes.
Job Description
- Execute end-to-end assembly, integration, and environmental testing processes of satellite platforms and subsystems — particularly Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) and vibration testing — from concept preparation to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) setup and post-test data analysis,
- Define mechanical, fluid, and thermal requirements during the design, analysis, and integration phases of test systems; perform root cause analysis for issues such as leakage, pressure drop, or thermal instability encountered during assembly or testing, and develop practical engineering solutions,
- Prepare and maintain assembly work orders, integration procedures, test plans (AIT Plans), and test result reports in compliance with international space standards such as ECSS throughout the technical lifecycle of projects,
- Adapt to Fergani Space’s dynamic working environment by analyzing inputs from design, analysis, and manufacturing teams in line with testing requirements, and manage high-accuracy test operations and processes in synchronization with test cycles and technical revisions.
Would you like to deepen your technical expertise in space technologies and continue your professional development as part of a national and innovative vision? We are looking for a team member who stands out with strong qualifications, combines curiosity with engineering discipline, and is eager to create value both for themselves and for the future of our country together with our dynamic team.