Senior Test Engineer
Would you like to be the Senior Test Engineer for one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services in the United States?
Does being on the front lines of bringing hardware to life - owning critical test campaigns that validate the systems powering our rockets and spacecraft appeal to you?
As our Senior Test Engineer, can you picture yourself validating propulsion hardware and spacecraft technologies at one of the industry's leading developers of flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites?
Would you like to be part of a team where, as our Senior Test Engineer, you will lead hands-on test campaigns that push propulsion systems, avionics, and spacecraft subsystems through development and toward flight readiness?
Imagine building the future of space technology in the San Francisco Bay Area, where world-class innovation meets incredible lifestyle perks-weekends can mean ocean views, wine country, or fresh powder skiing just a few hours away in Lake Tahoe.
If you're ready to help push the boundaries of space propulsion as our
Senior Test Engineer,
APPLY TODAY!
Ignite the Future of Launch:
Our client is a leading force in next generation launch and spacecraft propulsion, developing advanced propulsion systems and spacecraft technologies designed to expand access to space.
* Base Salary:$130K - $165K
* High-Impact Role: Lead critical testing that qualifies hardware for flight
* Innovative Environment: Join a rapidly growing aerospace company shaping the future of launch technology
* Competitive benefits package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with equity participation, commuter benefits, and generous PTO
Your Part in the Launch Campaign:
* Plan/execute propulsion and component-level test campaigns qualifying hardware for flight
* Own test programs end-to-end including planning, hardware integration, operations, and post-test analysis
* Operate and maintain instrumentation and data acquisition systems using National Instruments platforms
* Design and build mechanical, structural, and fluid test systems supporting cryogenic and high-pressure environments
* Develop automated test procedures to ensure safe, repeatable testing operations
* Support control logic and automated test sequences to improve reliability and test efficiency
Pre-Launch Checklist:
* 3+ years of hands-on hardware, test, or laboratory engineering experience
* Experience working with cryogenic, high-pressure, or flammable fluid systems
* Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages
* Experience with instrumentation systems including sensors, actuators, solenoids, and data acquisition hardware
* Familiarity with 3D CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Preferred Experience
* 5+ years of aerospace, automotive, or high-performance hardware testing experience
* Experience diagnosing and resolving test stand anomalies
* Experience designing systems for maintainability and serviceability
Your Launch Window is Open
If you thrive in hands-on environments, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want your work to directly contribute to the future of launch and spacecraft propulsion, we want to hear from you.
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