YOUR MISSION 

We are seeking highly motivated Propulsion & Fluids Test Engineers to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems. You will work closely with propulsion engineers, systems engineers, and production teams to ensure propulsion and fluid hardware meets performance, environmental, and mission-critical requirements. In this role, you will develop test plans, execute propulsion and fluid system tests, collect and analyze data, disposition anomalies, and verify that hardware meets all specifications. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge spacecraft propulsion technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Define and lead test strategies for propulsion and fluid system programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight. 

• Author and review propulsion and fluids test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices. 

• Analyze complex propulsion and fluid system test data, resolve anomalies, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions. 

• Oversee test campaigns spanning propulsion and fluids disciplines including proof testing, leak testing, functional/performance testing, and propellant loading operations, ensuring full traceability to system requirements. 

• Design, build, commission, and operate propulsion and fluids ground support equipment in support of testing operations. 

• Interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies during design reviews and formal propulsion test events. 

• Ensure compliance with industry, range safety, and military standards for propulsion and hazardous fluid test planning and reporting. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline. 

• Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level. 

• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system test methodologies including proof, leak, functional, and performance testing. 

• Experience performing propulsion or fluid system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. 

• Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis for propulsion hardware. 

• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills. 

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Master's or higher degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering. 

• Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for propulsion test environments. 

• Hands-on experience with propulsion components including thrusters, valves, regulators, tanks, and feed systems. 

• Familiarity with propellant handling, hazardous fluid operations, and range safety requirements. 

• Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, AIAA propulsion standards, or NASA/DoD propulsion test specs. 

• Experience working in classified or secure test environments. 

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

Base Salary: 

• Test Engineer 1: $85,000-$105,000
• Test Engineer 2:  $100,000-$120,000
• Test Engineer 3: $125,000-$155,000
• Senior Test Engineer: $140,000-$200,000

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION 

We are seeking highly motivated Hardware and Environments Test Engineers to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for aerospace defense systems. You will work closely with engineers, program managers, and technical teams to ensure that systems meet performance, environmental, and mission-critical requirements. In this role, you will develop test plans, execute tests, collect data, analyze results, and ensure that the systems meet all specifications. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Define and lead test strategies for major programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight.  

• Author and review test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.  

• Analyze complex test data, resolve anomalies, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.  

• Oversee test campaigns involving multiple disciplines (thermal, structural, electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility, functional) and ensure full traceability to system requirements.  

• Serve as the technical point of contact for internal and external test-related communications.  

• Interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies during design reviews and formal test events.  

• Ensure compliance with industry and military standards for test planning and reporting.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field. 

• Years of relevant experience in test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level. 

• Knowledge of environmental and performance test methodologies and standards.  

• Experience leading complex test campaigns and multidisciplinary teams.  

• Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis.  

• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.  

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Master's or higher degree in relevant engineering field. 

• Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB).  

• Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or NASA/DoD specs.  

• Experience working in classified or secure test environments.  

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

Base Salary: 

• Test Engineer 1: $85,000-$105,000
• Test Engineer 2:  $100,000-$120,000
• Test Engineer 3: $125,000-$155,000
• Senior Test Engineer: $140,000-$200,000

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Test Engineer to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for aerospace defense systems. You will work closely with engineers, program managers, and technical teams to ensure that systems meet performance, environmental, and mission-critical requirements. In this role, you will develop test plans, execute tests, collect data, analyze results, and ensure that the systems meet all specifications. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and lead test strategies for major programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight. 
• Author and review high-level test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices. 
• Analyze complex test data, resolve anomalies, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions. 
• Oversee test campaigns involving multiple disciplines (thermal, structural, EMI, functional) and ensure full traceability to system requirements. 
• Mentor junior engineers and serve as the technical point of contact for internal and external test-related communications. 
• Interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies during design reviews and formal test events. 
• Ensure compliance with industry and military standards for test planning and reporting. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. 
• 5+ years of relevant experience in test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems. 
• Deep knowledge of environmental and performance test methodologies and standards. 
• Experience leading complex test campaigns and multidisciplinary teams. 
• Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills. 
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and test validation traceability. 
• Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB). 
• Knowledge of test standards such as MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or NASA/DoD specs. 
• Experience working in classified or secure test environments. 
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $120,000-$195,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

As Manager, Hardware and Environments Test Engineering, you will lead the Colorado -based team of hardware and environmental test engineers to deliver fully tested and qualified components, developmental units, and spacecraft on aggressive timelines. You will own the test processes, schedules, capacity planning, and the execution outcomes of hardware and environmental test.  

You will partner closely with Program Management and Engineering to provide inputs to program schedules, align capacity with demand, ensure design for test, and drive disciplined execution against test milestones. You will be accountable for adapting test to program needs, continuously improving efficiency, automation, and process maturity to deliver the required quality at the required time.  

This role requires both strategic foresight and hands-on leadership: setting standards, driving automation, solving problems, and developing people to their full potential while ensuring every spacecraft meets mission assurance standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of test engineers providing distance, direction, and motivation to complete the mission, growing capacity within our most important asset: our people. 
• Manage the team and cross-team test coordination utilizing effective and efficient tools that reduce friction and fuel high-quality, high-rate output 
• Own execution of test to meet program commitments including testing component, subsystem, vehicle-level hardware, and environments for qualification and acceptance. 
• Drive load capacity planning: forecast demand, balance resources, maximize efficiency, and ensure teams are properly staffed and focused. 
• Provide accurate inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), engineering reviews, and test reviews, aligning test activities with program needs. 
• Own and continuously improve test processes, ensuring efficiency, repeatability, and compliance. 
• Drive partnership with design teams to ensure high quality design that not only meets requirements, but can be tested to the qualification requirements of a program. 
• Champion efficiency and automation initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve first-time test success, and scale acceptance and qualification repeatability. 
• Ensure test facilities and workspaces are clean, organized, and optimized for safety and efficiency.  

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE 

• Test schedules executed with milestones met and acceptance/qualification delivered at required quality. 
• Efficiency and automation efforts measurably reduce turn time and increase throughput each iteration. 
• Capacity plans that maximize utilization, minimize downtime, while preventing bottlenecks. 
• High first-time yield at quality with reduced anomalies demonstrate process maturity. 
• Team engagement and technical excellence known across the organization. 
• Test processes that are scalable, disciplined, and trusted by stakeholders.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. 
• First-principles driven approach to engineering and problem solving backed by ability to scale analytical rigor to meet program risk levels and maturity. 
• 5+ years of experience in space system, developmental system, or complex system test across electrical, mechanical, fluids, and environmental. Environmental test experience in thermal, vacuum, vibration, electromagnetic interference / electromagnetic compatibility environments. 
• Mastered use of test processes, tools, and practices including test plans, test equipment design, development, and implementation, and the integration of automation components across these systems. 
• Experience setting up test architecture in manufacturing and test execution system (epsilon 3 or equivalent)  
• Experience with space-grade and ESD sensitive component and assembly testing. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and maintain test equipment and facilities including environmental, structural or mechanical, fluids, and electrical test.  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline. 
• Extensive experience with test ground support equipment and electrical ground support equipment design, development, and implementation in test. 
• Demonstrated ability to stand up spacecraft/component test and environmental test facilities including vibration, thermal, vacuum, EMI/EMC, fluids and pressure.  
• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $135,000 - $225,000

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for aerospace defense systems. You will work closely with engineers, program managers, and technical teams to ensure that systems meet performance, environmental, and mission-critical requirements. In this role, you will develop test plans, execute tests, collect data, analyze results, and ensure that the systems meet all specifications. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support or lead the planning, setup, execution, and documentation of component- and system-level tests across mechanical, electrical, and environmental domains 
• Develop, review, and maintain test procedures, plans, reports, and data packages aligned with engineering requirements and program needs 
• Execute test procedures, collect and validate test data, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and configuration control standards 
• Analyze test results, document anomalies, and support root cause investigations in collaboration with cross-functional teams 
• Coordinate with design, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tests align with verification and validation requirements 
• Prepare for and participate in test readiness reviews, pre-test briefings, and post-test debriefs 
• Maintain organized test documentation to support internal, customer, and audit reviews 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies, tooling, automation, and data analysis practices 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field 
• Test Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree with 0–1 years of academic or industry experience in a test, validation, or lab environment 
• Test Engineer II: Bachelor’s degree with 2–4+ years of hands-on test engineering experience within the aerospace or defense industry, or a Master’s degree with relevant experience 
• Demonstrated proficiency in, or strong interest in developing expertise across, test planning, execution, and post-test analysis using modern tools and methods 
• Working knowledge of test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test scription or automation 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes and safety protocols 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn test management and data analysis tools 
• Strong documentation and communication skills 
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with environmental testing (vibration, thermal, shock, TVAC, EMI/EMC) 
• Strong technical writing and report generation skills 
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense test standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, DO-160) 
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation, sensors, and DAQ systems 
• Experience with data analysis or automation tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python 
• Exposure to failure investigations, root cause analysis, and non-conformance tracking 
• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one 

COMPENSATION

• Test Engineer I Base Salary: $70,000-$110,000
• Test Engineer II Base Salary: $80,000-$130,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO office.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

As Manager, Hardware and Environments Test Engineering, you will lead the Long Beach-based team of hardware and environmental test engineers to deliver fully tested and qualified components, developmental units, and spacecraft on aggressive timelines. You will own the test processes, schedules, capacity planning, and the execution outcomes of hardware and environmental test.  

You will partner closely with Program Management and Engineering to provide inputs to program schedules, align capacity with demand, ensure design for test, and drive disciplined execution against test milestones. You will be accountable for adapting test to program needs, continuously improving efficiency, automation, and process maturity to deliver the required quality at the required time.  

This role requires both strategic foresight and hands-on leadership: setting standards, driving automation, solving problems, and developing people to their full potential while ensuring every spacecraft meets mission assurance standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of test engineers providing distance, direction, and motivation to complete the mission, growing capacity within our most important asset: our people. 
• Manage the team and cross-team test coordination utilizing effective and efficient tools that reduce friction and fuel high-quality, high-rate output 
• Own execution of test to meet program commitments including testing component, subsystem, vehicle-level hardware, and environments for qualification and acceptance. 
• Drive load capacity planning: forecast demand, balance resources, maximize efficiency, and ensure teams are properly staffed and focused. 
• Provide accurate inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), engineering reviews, and test reviews, aligning test activities with program needs. 
• Own and continuously improve test processes, ensuring efficiency, repeatability, and compliance. 
• Drive partnership with design teams to ensure high quality design that not only meets requirements, but can be tested to the qualification requirements of a program. 
• Champion efficiency and automation initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve first-time test success, and scale acceptance and qualification repeatability. 
• Ensure test facilities and workspaces are clean, organized, and optimized for safety and efficiency.  

WHAT SUCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Test schedules executed with milestones met and acceptance/qualification delivered at required quality. 
• Efficiency and automation efforts measurably reduce turn time and increase throughput each iteration. 
• Capacity plans that maximize utilization, minimize downtime, while preventing bottlenecks. 
• High first-time yield at quality with reduced anomalies demonstrate process maturity. 
• Team engagement and technical excellence known across the organization. 
• Test processes that are scalable, disciplined, and trusted by stakeholders.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. 
• First-principles driven approach to engineering and problem solving backed by ability to scale analytical rigor to meet program risk levels and maturity. 
• 5+ years of experience in space system, developmental system, or complex system test across electrical, mechanical, fluids, and environmental. Environmental test experience in thermal, vacuum, vibration, electromagnetic interference / electromagnetic compatibility environments. 
• Mastered use of test processes, tools, and practices including test plans, test equipment design, development, and implementation, and the integration of automation components across these systems. 
• Experience with field test of flight vehicles or launch execution. 
• Experience with space-grade and ESD sensitive component and assembly testing. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and maintain test equipment and facilities including environmental, structural or mechanical, fluids, and electrical test.  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline. 
• Extensive experience with test ground support equipment and electrical ground support equipment design, development, and implementation in test. 
• Demonstrated ability to stand up test and launch facilities. 
• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $150,000 - $225,000 

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite