Hardware and Environments Test Engineer (III-Senior)
Core
Design, plan, and execute test campaigns for aerospace defense systems including autonomous spacecraft and interceptors.
Role type
Senior Hardware and Environments Test Engineer
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace defense / Space systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test campaign leadership, requirements verification, procedure development, test data analysis, root cause investigation, safety protocol adherence, compliance with military standards, technical documentation, systems engineering, failure analysis, hardware testing (thermal, structural, EMI/EMC, RF, fluids)
Preferred skills
Master's degree, environmental test methodologies, test automation and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB), MIL-STD-810/DO-160/NASA/DoD standards expertise
Technologies
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Define and lead multiple test campaigns for major programs; interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies; author and review test documentation; analyze test data and lead root cause investigations; serve as Test Director ensuring safety and compliance; establish standard processes to troubleshoot flight hardware; provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities