Hardware and Environments Test Engineer (III-Senior)

BENEFITS & PERKS*

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking highly motivated Hardware and Environments Test Engineers to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for aerospace defense systems. You will work closely with engineers, program managers, and technical teams to ensure that systems meet performance, environmental, and mission-critical requirements. In this role, you will develop test plans, execute tests, collect data, analyze results, and ensure that the systems meet all specifications.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and lead multiple test campaigns for major programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight.
• Interface with program leadership, customers, regulatory bodies, venders, and technicians during design reviews and formal test events.
• Author and review test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.
• Analyze test data, lead root cause investigations, resolve anomalies and nonconformance's
• Serve as Test Director ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols of test execution and maintaining compliance with all facility requirements throughout testing cycles
• Serve as the technical point of contact for internal and external test-related communications.
• Ensure compliance with industry and military standards for test planning and reporting.
• Establishes standard processes to troubleshoot and safe flight hardware during test anomalies.
• Provides technical support and mentorship to junior engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in safely handling, operating, and testing of flight hardware
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.
• Years of relevant experience in hardware test (thermal, structural, electromagnetic interference/ compatibility, RF, Fluids, etc.) engineering with continuously evolving requirements.
• Capable of creating training standards for technicians and engineers to safely operate test equipment.
• Experience leading complex test campaigns and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's or higher degree in relevant engineering field.
• Knowledge of environmental and performance test methodologies and standards.
• Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB).
• Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or NASA/DoD specs.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base Salary:

• Test Engineer 3: $120,000-$160,000
• Senior Test Engineer: $140,000-$175,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.