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Software Engineer, Space Systems Test

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $166,000–$166,000🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, build, and deploy automated test software and cloud infrastructure to verify functionality and performance of integrated space systems and flight hardware.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (systems test & automation)

Builds

Automated test platforms, cloud-based test execution tools, data analysis systems, and fleet-level reporting dashboards

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Systems architecture, automated test software development, cloud infrastructure, data analysis, Python, C/C++

Preferred skills

Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm, distributed systems, microservices, sensor interfaces, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing

Technologies

Python, C/C++, Go, Rust, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm

Responsibilities

Architect cloud-based software tools for automated test execution and data collection; Design automated test platforms for hardware modules and full space vehicle systems; Develop robust test reporting and logging systems; Create metrics for debugging and performance monitoring; Integrate test software with satellite hardware and firmware; Collaborate with engineering teams to define verification and validation strategies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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