Test Engineer (I or II)

Location: Fully onsite at the Centennial, Colorado office; the posting also lists Denver, Colorado.

Base salary: $70,000–$110,000 for Test Engineer I or $80,000–$130,000 for Test Engineer II, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for space defense.

What you will do

• Plan, set up, execute, and document component- and system-level tests across mechanical, electrical, and environmental domains.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, plans, reports, and data packages aligned with engineering and program requirements.
• Execute test procedures, collect and validate data, and follow safety, quality, and configuration-control standards.
• Analyze test results, document anomalies, and support root-cause investigations with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate verification and validation activities with design, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, pre-test briefings, post-test debriefs, and continuous improvement of testing methods and tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Test Engineer I: 0–1 years of academic or industry experience in testing, validation, or laboratory work.
• Test Engineer II: 2–4+ years of hands-on aerospace or defense test engineering experience, or a relevant master’s degree and experience.
• Knowledge of test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test scripting or automation.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contracts and ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

• Environmental testing experience, including vibration, thermal, shock, TVAC, or EMI/EMC.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160 aerospace and defense standards.
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python for data analysis or automation.
• Experience with failure investigations, root-cause analysis, or non-conformance tracking.
• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on space defense and aerospace technology.
• Health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) and parental leave.
• Equity participation.