CareerPlanSign in

Senior Development Test Engineer

Los Angeles💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-06 → 2026-09-26

Core

Own the success of component, subsystem, and vehicle level testing across structural, thermal, fluid, dynamic, and electromechanical systems for high-power satellite platforms.

Role type

Senior Development Test Engineer

Builds

High-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Test campaign management, CAD design, FEA analysis, test hardware design, instrumentation operation, troubleshooting, mentoring

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

CAD, FEA

Responsibilities

Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, operation, data collection, and conclusion/results for development tests through full vehicle qualification campaigns; Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, FEA, and hand calculations; Demonstrate best practices for activating test stands, operating test equipment, instrumentation, and executing tests in a safe and organized manner; Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions during test campaigns

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

Sourced via greenhouse · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 70,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.