Senior Test Engineer (Space)

Location: San Diego, CA, United States

Base salary: $145,000–$185,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is a space, defense, and national security technology company developing mission-critical solutions and components for space applications.

What you will do

• Test complex PCBAs as an individual contributor within project teams.
• Design, develop, schedule, and execute functional, performance, and environmental test architectures, including TVAC, thermal, vibration, and shock testing.
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve engineering problems; review board- and system-level specifications, design documents, and project documentation.
• Report, discuss, document, and estimate test efforts while maintaining status reports.
• Review software design and coding, and ensure test protocols follow applicable standards and practices.
• Coordinate testing priorities with project managers, project engineers, and team members; lead part or all of a project’s testing effort when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in test engineering with demonstrated technical skills.
• Working knowledge of test software concepts and methodologies using Python, C#, or LabVIEW/CVI.
• General understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory, with applied technical experience supporting safety and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with test tools and equipment, especially high-end spectrum and vector network analyzers.
• Experience writing and executing test procedures, with strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects, support production activities, adapt quickly to new technologies, and use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance; applicants must also be a U.S. Person and eligible for required ITAR/EAR export authorizations.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in hardware design of PWAs, production processes, and automated testing.
• Experience testing RF devices operating in the S, X, and Ka bands.
• Exposure to optics and laser communication technologies.
• Passion for continuous learning and ability to adapt to new technologies and concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on innovative space, defense, and national security technology.
• Flexible Time Off and programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company premium coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Flexible gym memberships, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.