Senior EGSE & Test Engineer (Space Systems)

Location: Tempe, Arizona, United States. U.S. citizenship required.

Salary: $82,000.00–$129,500.00 annually. For specific work locations in San Jose, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the New York City metropolitan area: $102,000.00–$153,000.00 annually.

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates satellite infrastructure delivering global connectivity for consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end EGSE strategy for space-based communications payloads and serve as the technical authority for payload EGSE infrastructure.
• Translate unit and payload verification requirements into scalable, flight-ready checkout systems, test plans, equipment, and automated test procedures.
• Define and maintain EGSE architecture for RF, digital, telemetry, timing, and power systems, including derived requirements and verification plans.
• Lead development and integration of hardware, software, harnessing, interface electronics, instrumentation, and automation across unit, subsystem, and payload checkout flows.
• Lead a team implementing test equipment for a satellite program and support readiness reviews, certification procedures, environmental testing, and launch operations.
• Lead anomaly investigations and maintain configuration control and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Typically 5+ years of experience in STE design supporting space-qualified hardware.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Experience architecting or leading complex test systems for payloads or satellites.
• Strong understanding of communications payloads and satellite subsystems.
• Hands-on experience with payload or satellite EGSE through integration.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead technical discussions under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Ownership of complex systems from concept through execution.
• Experience supporting environmental tests and launch campaigns.
• Experience building and implementing systems to test satellites and RF payloads.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, C++, or similar languages for automation.
• Familiarity with vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and noise figure measurement systems.
• Working knowledge of telemetry architecture and high-speed digital interfaces.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Medical, financial, and other benefits may be provided depending on the position.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be available.
• Benefits focus on holistic health and wellness.