MK1 Electrical Test Engineering Lead – Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the Role
As an Electrical Test Engineering Lead in the Integration and Test team, you will lead electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and avionics systems. You will develop and execute test plans, procedures, and test readiness documentation while coordinating cross-functional teams including avionics, software, GNC, systems engineering, and operations.
What You'll Own
- Lead electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft, launch vehicle, and avionics systems
- Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and test readiness documentation
- Operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
- Support vehicle-level and subsystem-level environmental and functional testing including power system validation, functional testing, performance testing, RF testing, and end-to-end integrated vehicle testing
- Drive test campaign planning, scheduling and daily execution activities
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across all phases: development, qualification, acceptance, and flight programs
- Interface with design engineering teams to define instrumentation, data acquisition, and test success criteria
- Support test reviews including TRR and post-test data reviews
- Track risks, issues, and action items to closure
- Mentor and guide junior test engineers
- Promote strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
Required Qualifications
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
- 8+ years of applicable experience in aerospace test
- Experience leading complex aerospace test campaigns
- Experience with electrical troubleshooting, sensors and data systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and interface control documents
- Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans
- Strong understanding of system verification and validation processes
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in operational test environments
- Understanding of the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, lunar systems or human spaceflight programs
- Familiarity with RF systems, telemetry, command and data handling systems
- Experience with scripting or automation tools such as C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or NI test stands
- Prior experience leading integrated vehicle testing or launch campaign operations
Leadership Expectations
- Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability
- Drive execution with urgency while maintaining safety and quality
- Build strong relationships across engineering and operations teams
- Mentor developing engineers and promote team growth
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Maintain composure and decision-making ability during high-tempo test operations
Work Conditions
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 10%, and greater than 30% if needed to support offsite test campaigns
- Ability to work extended hours and support off-shift operations during critical test campaign activities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Bonus eligibility dependent on role type and level