Test Engineer

The role

You will design, plan and run test campaigns that prove space hardware is ready for flight, from single subsystems to full spacecraft. You will also work with design, manufacturing and software teams, and periodically join the on-orbit team to help commission and operate live missions.

What you will do

• Support design, development and execution of test procedures, setups and instrumentation for spacecraft and subsystem testing.
• Participate in developing automated and manual test equipment, fixtures and ground support equipment.
• Execute and document environmental and functional tests, including vibration, thermal, 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 for test documentation, configuration control and data management.
• Periodically join the on-orbit team to help commission and operate live missions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 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 have

• 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.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Fully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Flexible time off and 12 paid holidays
• HSA with employer contribution, FSAs and commuter benefits
• Carrot Fertility, One Medical and a free Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) and equity
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• Annual company off-site and regular social events
• International exposure to the team in France
• Relocation assistance when applicable

Before you apply

• Your resume will be reviewed by people across offices, so attach a copy in English.
• The posting encourages applying even if you do not meet every listed qualification.

About the company

Loft provides governments, companies and research institutions with end-to-end space missions as a service, from integration and launch to operation. Founded in 2017, it has flown more than 30 missions and is growing its fleet toward 30 satellites by 2027.