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As a Test Engineer at Loft Orbital, you'll design, plan, and run the test campaigns that prove our space hardware is ready for flight. You'll work across individual subsystems and fully integrated spacecraft, executing environmental, functional, and automated testing. When our satellites launch, you'll periodically join our on-orbit team to commission and operate live missions.
You'll work side by side with design, manufacturing, and software teams to build test plans, execute procedures, and analyze data to confirm every satellite and component meets its mission requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support design, development, and execution of test procedures, setups, and instrumentation for spacecraft and subsystem-level testing
- Participate in development and implementation of automated and manual test equipment, fixtures, and ground support equipment (GSE)
- Execute and document environmental and functional tests, including vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and EMI/EMC
- Collect, analyze, and interpret test data; generate reports and document results, flags, and non-conformances
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure tests align with mission requirements, schedules, and quality standards
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives for test documentation, configuration control, and data management
Required Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years of experience in aerospace or related hardware testing
- 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)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and in test lab environments
- Willingness to support off-hours or weekend testing when required
Preferred Experience
- Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
- Exposure to requirements verification and validation processes
- Experience supporting satellite or aerospace test campaigns, including environmental testing
- Experience with high-performance spacecraft cameras and optical testing
- Familiarity with data management tools or configuration control systems
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts with employer HSA contribution
- 100% employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible time off for vacation and sick leave, plus 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks
- International exposure to team in France
- Fully paid parental leave: 14 weeks for primary caregiver, 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
- Carrot Fertility comprehensive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
- Off-sites, social events, and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable