Loft Orbital
Test Engineer
$110K–$150K
Golden, CO · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in aerospace or related hardware testing.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Supports spacecraft and subsystem testing by developing and executing test procedures, analyzing results, and coordinating test activities across teams.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute spacecraft and subsystem test procedures, setups, and instrumentation, including environmental and functional tests.
- Implement and use automated or manual test equipment, fixtures, and ground support equipment; analyze test data and document results.
- Coordinate testing with cross-functional teams and improve test documentation, configuration control, and data management.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of test methods and environmental test standards (e.g., GEVS, MIL-STD).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test specifications; familiarity with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW); hands-on hardware and test lab work, with willingness to support off-hours or weekend testing when required.
Nice to have
- Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) or satellite and aerospace environmental test campaigns.
- Exposure to requirements verification and validation, high-performance spacecraft cameras/optical testing, or data management and configuration control systems.
Pay
USD 110,000–149,500 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
GEVS, MIL-STD, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
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