Systems Test Engineer, Space

Anduril

Costa Mesa, United States
Base: $146,000—$194,000 usd; equity: highly compet...
On-site
Integrated space system qualification
Flight hardware testing
Test requirement derivation
Lead and own test campaigns for modules, buses, payloads, and full space vehicle systems, including assisting with assembly and integration

Job Summary

  • Lead and own test campaigns for modules, buses, payloads, and full space vehicle systems, including assisting with assembly and integration.
  • Develop test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts, while also maintaining test reporting systems and analyzing metrics for debugging.
  • The role requires a strong engineering background, experience with space systems testing, and the ability to solve complex technical problems with little oversight.

Matching Summary

Lead and own test campaigns for modules, buses, payloads, and full space vehicle systems, including assisting with assembly and integration.

Salary

Base: $146,000—$194,000 USD; Equity: Highly competitive grants; Benefits: Top-tier benefits including healthcare, income protection, generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Integrated space system qualification
  • Flight hardware testing
  • Test requirement derivation
  • Test execution and reporting
  • Space environmental testing
  • Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
  • Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)

Nice-to-have

  • AI-powered operating system
  • Space Domain Awareness
  • Space Control
  • Command and Control
  • Software-defined spacecraft systems
  • Cleanroom and ESD-safe environments

Key Requirements

  • Industry or school engineering background
  • Experience with space systems flight hardware
  • Understanding of industry and government test standards
  • Experience with vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC testing
  • Ability to understand complex systems and requirements
  • Clear communication and organizational skills
  • Experience writing technical documentation
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain active U.S. Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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