Test Engineer
About The Position
As a Test Engineer at Loft Orbital, you will design, plan, and run test campaigns to verify that space hardware is ready for flight. You will test individual subsystems and fully integrated spacecraft through environmental, functional, and automated testing. You may also periodically support the on-orbit team with commissioning and operating live missions after satellite launches. You will work with design, manufacturing, and software teams to develop test plans, execute environmental and functional procedures and scripts, and analyze data to verify that satellites and components meet mission requirements. The role also supports test procedures, setups, and instrumentation; automated and manual test equipment, fixtures, and ground support equipment; and improvements to test documentation, configuration control, and data management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 2–5 years of experience in aerospace or related hardware testing.
- Working knowledge of test methods and environmental test standards such as GEVS and MIL-STD.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test specifications.
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Experience with scripting or automation tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Comfort working hands-on with hardware in test lab environments.
- Willingness to support off-hours or weekend testing when required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
- Exposure to requirements verification and validation processes.
- Experience supporting satellite or aerospace test campaigns, including environmental testing.
- Experience with high-performance spacecraft cameras or optical testing.
- Familiarity with data management tools or configuration control systems.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and execution of test procedures, setups, and instrumentation for spacecraft and subsystem-level testing.
- Participate in developing and implementing automated and manual test equipment, fixtures, and ground support equipment (GSE).
- Execute and document environmental and functional tests, including vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and EMI/EMC testing.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret test data; generate reports and document results, flags, and non-conformances.
- Collaborate across teams to ensure tests align with mission requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
- Contribute to improvements in test documentation, configuration control, and data management.
- Periodically support the on-orbit team in commissioning and operating live missions.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents.
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) accounts, with an employer contribution to the HSA.
- 100% employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan and equity options.
- Daily catered lunches and snacks.
- International exposure to the team in France.
- Fully paid parental leave: 14 weeks for primary caregivers and 10 weeks for secondary caregivers.
- Carrot Fertility fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits, including financial support.
- Off-sites, social events, and celebrations.
- Relocation assistance when applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
