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Ground & Flight Test Engineer, Integration & Safety Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO · Long Beach, CA · Production · first seen 2026-07-16
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Your Mission

Plan, coordinate, and execute ground and flight test campaigns for the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program. You will manage the full test lifecycle from concept through execution, data reduction, and reporting, while serving as the primary integration and safety coordination lead.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules aligned with program objectives and customer requirements
  • Lead integration planning across hardware, software, and ground support equipment (GSE)
  • Serve as primary liaison with range safety and system safety organizations
  • Develop safety documentation including System Safety Plans, Hazard Analyses, and Range Safety submissions
  • Interface with U.S. Government customers, range authorities, and supplier teams
  • Support test readiness reviews (TRRs), safety reviews, and mishap investigations

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 8-14 years of experience in ground and/or flight test planning and execution for complex aerospace or defense systems
  • Demonstrated experience developing test plans, test procedures, and test reports for integrated flight systems
  • Hardware/software integration and interface verification in test environments
  • System safety coordination, hazard analysis, and range safety documentation
  • Supporting or leading test readiness reviews and safety review boards
  • Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and requirements traceability
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief technical content to program leadership and government customers

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with missile defense, interceptor, space weapon, or highly integrated flight-test-driven programs
  • Direct involvement in range operations, flight test execution, or on-orbit demonstrations
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), MIL-STD-1540, Range Commanders Council (RCC) safety standards, or equivalent standards
  • Experience interfacing with range safety organizations (30th/45th Space Wing, White Sands, or equivalent)
  • Experience with U.S. Government customers including USSF, MDA, or DoD program offices
  • Prior participation in anomaly resolution, mishap investigations, or failure review boards

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base Salary: $120,000-$195,000
  • Equity participation as part of total compensation
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays
  • Parental Leave and Sick Leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan and fitness reimbursement
  • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
  • U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State (ITAR compliance)
  • Willingness to travel significantly, potentially for extended periods
  • Primary work locations: GravityWorks factories in Centennial, CO and Long Beach, CA, with significant efforts at USSF and MDA facilities in Huntsville, AL, and potential activities at supplier and test range locations
  • Work environment includes standard office, production factory, test facility, and operational test range locations
  • Physical demands include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting items up to 20 lbs