Senior Environmental Testing Engineer

SCEYE INC•Moriarty, NM

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Sceye is seeking a Senior Environmental Testing Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of environmental test campaigns for our advanced aerospace platform. This role is critical to validating system performance, reliability, and safety across demanding operational environments, including high-altitude and stratospheric conditions. You will serve as a technical leader responsible for translating system-level requirements into robust environmental test programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring test readiness, execution, and reporting to meet internal and external standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in environmental testing, including at least 3 years leading test campaign development and execution for aerospace or complex systems
Demonstrated experience designing and executing environmental test programs
Strong understanding of environmental test standards and best practices
Proven ability to lead technically complex efforts and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams
Experience owning test equipment, facilities, or infrastructure
Strong analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Experience with high-altitude or stratospheric testing environments
Background in lighter-than-air systems, unmanned systems, or novel aerospace platforms
Familiarity with FAA or other regulatory certification testing requirements
Experience working in startup or scale-up aerospace environments
Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and advanced instrumentation

Responsibilities

Lead the design, planning, and execution of environmental test campaigns, including thermal, altitude, vibration, humidity, and related testing
Translate system and subsystem requirements into clear test objectives, margins, procedures, and acceptance criteria
Own environmental test planning from concept through execution, analysis, and final reporting
Coordinate and lead test readiness reviews (TRRs) and support test execution activities
Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including systems, structures, avionics, and operations
Own and maintain environmental test infrastructure, including equipment specification, procurement, and vendor coordination
Analyze test data, document results, and present findings and recommendations to engineering leadership
Ensure testing aligns with applicable industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810 or similar) and internal quality expectations
Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities within test programs and infrastructure