Systems Test Engineer (levels III - IV)
Core
Own the full lifecycle of electromechanical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to support system-level tests for Extra-vehicular Activities (EVA) and spacecraft/space vehicles.
Role type
Systems Test Engineer (GSE lifecycle management)
Builds
Electromechanical GSE, test setups, and documentation for EVA and spaceflight programs
Domain
Commercial space, aerospace, hardware testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GSE development lifecycle management, requirements and design concept creation, procurement and fabrication coordination, checkout and integration, test readiness reviews, documentation creation (DOMM, HA, BOM, schematics), hardware test planning and execution, pressure system design, electrical system design, mechanical system design
Preferred skills
NASA human spaceflight program experience, spacecraft/space vehicle/space suit testing experience, startup organization experience
Technologies
None explicitly listed beyond general engineering domains
Responsibilities
Manage GSE development from requirements to integration, track GSE through milestones (Kickoff, PDR, CDR, TRR), coordinate with external test facilities, conduct test readiness reviews, prepare technical presentations, travel for test events
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level (4-12 years experience depending on Level III/IV)