Senior Test Engineer
Core
Design, plan, and execute test campaigns for aerospace defense systems, ensuring systems meet performance, environmental, and mission-critical requirements.
Role type
Senior Test Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace defense / Space superiority
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test strategy definition, requirements verification, procedure development, test execution oversight, high-level test documentation authoring, complex test data analysis, root cause investigation, multidisciplinary test campaign leadership, systems engineering, failure analysis
Preferred skills
Systems engineering principles, test validation traceability, data acquisition, test automation, scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB), knowledge of MIL-STD-810/DO-160/NASA/DoD specs, classified environment experience
Technologies
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Define and lead test strategies for major programs; Author and review high-level test documentation; Analyze complex test data and lead root cause investigations; Oversee multidisciplinary test campaigns; Mentor junior engineers; Interface with program leadership and regulatory bodies; Ensure compliance with industry and military standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship