YOUR MISSION
We are seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer 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
- Support or lead the planning, setup, execution, and documentation of component- and system-level tests across mechanical, electrical, and environmental domainsย
- Develop, review, andย maintainย test procedures, plans, reports, and data packages aligned with engineering requirements and program needsย
- Execute test procedures, collect andย validateย test data, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and configuration control standardsย
- Analyze test results, document anomalies, and support root cause investigations in collaboration with cross-functional teamsย
- Coordinate with design, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tests align with verification and validation requirementsย
- Prepare for andย participateย in test readiness reviews, pre-test briefings, and post-test debriefsย
- Maintain organized test documentation to support internal, customer, and audit reviewsย
- Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies, tooling, automation, and data analysis practicesย
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical fieldย
- Test Engineer I:ย Bachelor's degree with 0-1ย yearsย of academic or industry experience in a test, validation, or lab environmentย
- Test Engineer II:ย Bachelor's degree withย 2-4+ years of hands-on test engineeringย experienceย withinย the aerospace or defense industry, or aย Master'sย degree with relevant experienceย
- Demonstratedย proficiencyย in, or strong interest in developingย expertiseย across, test planning, execution, and post-test analysis using modern tools and methodsย
- Working knowledge of test equipment,ย instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test scription orย automationย
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes and safety protocolsย
- Proficiencyย with Microsoft Office; ability to learn test management and data analysis toolsย
- Strongย documentation andย communication skillsย
- U.S. Citizenshipย requiredย due to government contractsย
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with environmental testing (vibration, thermal, shock, TVAC, EMI/EMC)ย
- Strong technical writing and report generation skillsย
- Familiarity with aerospace and defense test standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, DO-160)ย
- Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation, sensors, and DAQ systemsย
- Experience with data analysis or automation tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Pythonย
- Exposure to failure investigations, root cause analysis, and non-conformance trackingย
- Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain oneย
COMPENSATION
- Test Engineer I Base Salary: $70,000-$110,000
- Test Engineer II Base Salary: $80,000-$130,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leaveย
Your actual level and base salary will beย determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.ย
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location- this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO 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.
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