Testing Engineer Volunteer

Associated Supervisor: Chief Deployment Demonstrator Mission (DDM) Engineer

About the Position: During our Tumbleweed Deployment Demonstrator Mission (DDM), as Testing Engineer you will be at the forefront of ensuring the reliability, functionality, and performance of our Tumbleweed Mars Rovers through rigorous testing and prototyping. As a fully-fledged Mars Mission is soon approaching, Team Tumbleweed has reached a critical point in which our cutting-edge technology is being developed and tested at a high magnitude of complexity and intensity.
This position requires a hands-on approach, a strong understanding of testing methodologies, and the ability to contribute to the development of robust prototypes.

Expectations:

Strong communication and intercultural skills

Excellent written & spoken English

Willingness for continuous learning and personal development

Hands-on experience with testing equipment, tools, and prototype development

Experience with 3D Printing

Familiarity with establishing testing protocols

Good documentation and reporting skills

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Expected commitment of at least 1.5 years and approximately 15 hours per week

(Lead) Leadership experience and the ability to lead a small team of engineers effectively

Responsibilities:

(Lead) Oversee the testing phase of the DDM.

(Lead) Regularly update the project leads on the development progress.

Develop comprehensive test plans for DDM components and systems.

Execute various tests, including functional, performance, stress, and integration testing.

Design and build prototypes for new rover components, ensuring alignment with project requirements.

Collaborate with design and engineering teams to refine and optimize prototypes based on testing results.

Document testing procedures, results, and prototype designs.

Rewards: Check out the perks of being in our team at teamtumbleweed.eu/apply!