Test Engineer
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Wanna join the adventure?
As a Test Engineer at Loft Orbital, you’ll design, plan, and run the test campaigns that prove our space hardware is ready for the real thing. You’ll get your hands on everything from individual subsystems to fully integrated spacecraft, putting them through environmental, functional, and automated testing. And when our satellites launch, your work doesn’t stop at the cleanroom door: you’ll periodically join our on-orbit team to help commission and operate live missions.
You’ll be at the center of the action, working side by side with design, manufacturing, and software teams to build test plans, execute environmental and functional procedures and scripts, and dig into the data to confirm every satellite and component meets its mission requirements. Along the way, you’ll build expertise across a wide range of complex aerospace hardware and software, on a fast-moving team that values collaboration and technical excellence.
As a Test Engineer at Loft Orbital, you’ll design, plan, and run the test campaigns that prove our space hardware is ready for the real thing. You’ll get your hands on everything from individual subsystems to fully integrated spacecraft, putting them through environmental, functional, and automated testing. And when our satellites launch, your work doesn’t stop at the cleanroom door: you’ll periodically join our on-orbit team to help commission and operate live missions.
You’ll be at the center of the action, working side by side with design, manufacturing, and software teams to build test plans, execute environmental and functional procedures and scripts, and dig into the data to confirm every satellite and component meets its mission requirements. Along the way, you’ll build expertise across a wide range of complex aerospace hardware and software, on a fast-moving team that values collaboration and technical excellence.
About this role:
- Support the design, development, and execution of test procedures, setups, and instrumentation for spacecraft and subsystem-level testing.
- Participate in the development and implementation of automated and manual test equipment, fixtures, and/or ground support equipment (GSE).
- Execute and document environmental and functional tests, including vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and EMI/EMC.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret test data; generate reports and document results, flags, and non-conformances.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure tests align with mission requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives for test documentation, configuration control, and data management.
Must Haves:
- 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 (e.g., GEVS, 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 (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and 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/optical testing.
- Familiarity with data management tools or configuration control systems.
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- 100% company-paid Basic Life (1x salary, up to $300K), AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and pre-tax commuter benefits
- Carrot Fertility, which provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- One Medical membership for telemedicine and primary care
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program through MetLife and TELUS Health
- Fully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents (including adoption and surrogacy), plus an optional 2-week part-time return
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
- International exposure to our team in France
- Annual company off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
Skills
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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL, Other website
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- What is your notice period and when would you be available to start?
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- This role requires at least 3 days a week in the office, are you able to easily commute to the location the role is based in? optional
- If not, would you be open to relocating? Please note, we do provide relocation assistance optional
- Are you currently legally authorized to work in the United States? optional
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- How did you hear about us? (LinkedIn, job board, recruiter outreach, employee referral, etc.)
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