Test Engineer

LTA Research • Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domains—Mechanical, Software, or GNC—to integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments.
• Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced "build-test-fail-fix" cycle.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to interface between multidisciplinary sub-teams.
• Background check clearance
• Drug Test clearance wherever applicable

Responsibilities

• Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components (CAD design), propulsion test mounts, and envelope integration.
• Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.
• Software: Development of flight control logic, telemetry processing, or embedded systems (C++/Python).
• GNC: Refining autonomous navigation algorithms, stability analysis, and sensor fusion (IMU/GPS/Barometric).

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, 70% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed