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