Camera Test Engineer II (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Camera Test Engineer II (Aerospace): Bridging the gap between camera system design and flight hardware verification for infrared remote sensing instruments with an accent on electro-optical performance testing and automated test script development. Focus on characterizing advanced camera subsystems, designing ground support equipment, and ensuring mission-critical reliability through rigorous environmental testing.

Location: Must be based in Mountain View, CA (Hybrid, 3 days/week on-site)

Salary: $159,000 - $184,000

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider designing and operating LEO satellite constellations for Earth Intelligence.

What you will do

• Translate system-level requirements into detailed test procedures and develop Python-based automation scripts.
• Conduct electro-optical performance testing for VSWIR and IR cameras, including metrics like NEDT and NUC.
• Design and maintain electrical and optical ground support equipment (EGSE/OGSE).
• Lead camera-level testing in partnership with environmental teams for TVAC, radiation, and vibration campaigns.
• Perform post-processing of test data and participate in interdisciplinary root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with systems and optical engineers to ensure comprehensive subsystem verification.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person or eligible for export authorization (ITAR/EAR compliance).
• Ph.D. with relevant experience, or M.S. with 3+ years, or B.S. with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python for instrument automation and data analysis.
• Proven experience with precision electrical and optical metrology test hardware.
• Experience performing statistical data analysis and generating technical test reports.
• Ability to work on-site in Mountain View, CA three days per week.

Nice to have

• Basic proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) for designing test fixtures.
• Experience operating thermal ovens and TVAC chambers.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with company support.
• Three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and unlimited sick time.
• Paid parental leave and disability/life insurance.