Senior Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 + equity

Company

Building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown for missions from LEO to deep space, backed by $450M from leading investors and with $500M in signed contracts.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end test campaigns including design, fabrication, build, activation, data collection, and results for development and production testing.
• Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, schematics, electrical analysis, and hand calculations.
• Activate test assets, operate equipment and instrumentation, execute tests safely, and troubleshoot issues during campaigns.
• Communicate technical data, findings, and recommendations across all organization levels.
• Lead improvements to testing standards, create tools, methods, and processes with company-wide impact.
• Guide and mentor team on designs, workload, scheduling, and communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or relevant engineering discipline
• 5+ years industry experience with electromechanical test, design, and analysis
• Experience designing, building, testing electromechanical assemblies and fixtures for aerospace or similar applications
• Proficiency with CAD, FEA, or electrical analysis software
• Proficiency with test automation and tools like Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, LabVIEW
• Hands-on fabrication, data acquisition, controls, and test equipment experience
• U.S. Person status required per ITAR (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or protected individuals)

Nice to have

• Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM
• Practical application of GD&T and schematic generation

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave
• Equity in the company
• Fast-paced startup environment focused on groundbreaking space missions
• Encourages non-traditional career paths and motivated individuals