Test Engineer

Benchmark Space Systems • Burlington, VT

7d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support testing of propulsion systems and other products. The role is part of the operations organization and works closely with production, test, and engineering teams. This is an on-site position at the company’s headquarters in Burlington, Vermont.

The role requires flexibility in work hours during peak system test periods. Test campaigns may involve extended days, early starts, evening or weekend shifts, or adjusted schedules to meet test windows and program milestones. Advance notice is provided whenever possible, and the company works with team members to balance these periods with time off afterward.

Benchmark describes itself as an entrepreneurial, fast-paced organization. Employees are expected to solve problems, ask questions, collaborate across departments, and assist with other tasks as business needs require. The successful candidate will help maintain the company’s standards of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering or scientific field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a testing environment or similar experience.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Strong organization, record-keeping, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in, or ability to become proficient in, Microsoft and Adobe Suite.
• Ability and willingness to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-team environment to plan and accomplish tasks and meet objectives.
• Ability to communicate technical problems and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences using effective written, visual presentation, and oral strategies.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally work for long periods while standing.
• Flexibility to work adjusted hours during peak test periods, potentially including extended days, early starts, evenings, or weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laboratory test equipment such as thermal vacuum chambers and vibration testing systems.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety best practices.
• Experience writing and editing Python code for data acquisition.
• Epsilon 3 software experience.
• Familiarity with common aerospace testing standards such as SMC-S-016 and GSFC-STD-7000B.
• Inventory management and material handling experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Passion for space technology and emerging ecosystems related to current and future space activities.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and review test plans and procedures.
• Create, modify, and review test fixture and test stand designs.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve test processes and workflow, increasing efficiency and the quality of internal and external deliverables.
• Document test results and procedural redlines, and author test reports.
• Generate nonconformance reports to document nonconformances.
• Take direction and effectively balance multiple projects and workloads simultaneously.
• Proactively and regularly communicate assignment status.
• Interface and collaborate with Program Management and members of other internal groups.
• Help colleagues in different departments and positions and take on other tasks as needed based on business needs.
• Maintain Benchmark’s standards of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Benefits

• Health insurance with 100% coverage for individuals and 80% coverage for families.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible schedule.
• Unlimited vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level