Integration & Test Engineer

TL;DR

Integration & Test Engineer (Spacecraft): Collaborate with design teams to define test plans and procedures for vehicle checkouts, confirming hardware and software flightworthiness with an accent on subsystem expertise, environmental testing, and pre-launch operations. Focus on operating spacecraft during tests, troubleshooting issues, leading integration campaigns, and supporting mission operations as satellite controller.

Los Angeles, CA. Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR/export control regulations (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual).

$100,000 - $135,000 + equity

Company

Building the largest and highest-power satellites for LEO to deep space missions, backed by $450M from leading investors with multiple launches planned through 2026-2027.

What you will do

• Define test plans with pass/fail criteria and develop procedures for spacecraft hardware/software checkouts.
• Operate spacecraft by interpreting telemetry and sending commands during factory, test facility, launch site, and pre-launch tests.
• Investigate/troubleshoot vehicle issues and lead actions to prevent future failures.
• Become expert in at least one vehicle subsystem and regularly lead integration campaign operations.
• Act as test conductor for environmental campaigns, manage HITL configurations, and create harness drawings for ground equipment.
• Support pre-launch at provider facilities and act as satellite controller during on-orbit mission operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other engineering discipline.
• 2+ years in integration/test/automation engineering (including internships or extracurricular projects).
• Experience testing/troubleshooting spacecraft components, subsystem checkouts, and system acceptance testing.
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal vacuum, random vibration).
• Hands-on work in clean rooms with ESD-sensitive equipment and electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM).
• Experience with HITL/Flatsat testbeds; proficient in Python/Rust and Linux.
• Excellent conflict resolution; experience managing contractual interfaces.

Nice to have

• Hands-on spacecraft operations experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: paid time off, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, and more.
• Fast-paced Series C startup environment thriving on first-principles approach and cross-team collaboration.
• Equity in the company; opportunities to grow into automated vehicle operations.
• Encourages non-traditional career paths and motivated individuals excited about space innovation.