Space Test Engineer

Your main responsibilities will be

• Independently execute unit-level and spacecraft-level functional tests, analyze results, and drive updates to test procedures based on findings.
• Modernize existing test procedures to increase clarity, efficiency, and coverage.
• Design, plan and execute environmental tests (TVAC, Vibe, EMI/EMC, radiation)
• Design harnessing, electrical and mechanical ground support equipment (EGSE and MGSE) to facilitate I&T work for flatsats and flight hardware
• Collaborate with the software team to execute and implement automated test scripts and framework
• Develop and refine detailed design documents, interface control drawing (ICD's), test plans, and test procedures across spacecraft subsystems.
• Support launch site integration and test campaigns
• Work with limited oversight in a fast-paced integration and test environment, making informed technical decisions and escalating issues appropriately.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-5 years professional experience
• Proficiency in Python or another high-level programming language, preferably for automated testing.
• Experience with CAD software (NX, Solidworks, or similar)
• Strong analytical and strategic skills, with excellent written and presentation abilities.
• Experience developing or improving aerospace test procedures, verification flows, or test infrastructure
• Experience designing or modifying EGSE/MGSE to support spacecraft integration.
• Ability to work onsite and hands-on with spacecraft hardware, following strict ESD and cleanroom protocols.

Desirable

• Interest working in the smallsat or space industry with RF payloads or communication systems.
• Experience handling expensive electronic components (ESD and Cleanroom best practices).
• Experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design using Altium.
• Experience writing technical documentation such as test procedures and test plans
• Experience using lab equipment such as Digital Multimeters, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Thermal Chambers
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex electromechanical or RF systems

Pay and benefits

We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.