neworbit
The Electric Propulsion Test Engineer runs the test programme to verify and qualify NewOrbit's AURA RF gridded ion thruster, ensuring designs become flight-ready hardware. This role involves planning and building test campaigns, operating vacuum and propulsion systems, and analyzing plasma diagnostics data. The engineer collaborates closely with the design team to troubleshoot failures and drive iterative improvements for satellite propulsion technology.
Headquarters
Caversham, England, United Kingdom
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2021
NewOrbit is a space technology company engineering very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellites that fly at one-third the altitude of conventional satellites. Its flagship satellite, NEO-1, is designed for sustained VLEO operation, enabling higher-resolution Earth imaging, direct-to-device connectivity, and more precise weather forecasting. NewOrbit also develops the AURA electric propulsion system, which powers NEO-1 and makes sustained VLEO flight possible, while ensuring a debris-free, self-cleaning orbit.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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