Principal Test Engineer
Principal Test Engineer
Posted on :
07-04-2025
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$ 120350 - 175000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
07-04-2025
Job Description
Wanna join the adventure
Loft Orbital is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to develop and execute robust test strategies and processes that ensure the highest standards of product quality across a range of complex aerospace hardware. In this role you will take ownership of mapping technical requirements to verification and validation approaches driving innovation and improving test processes across a range of technical products.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of space technology working on a diverse set of products across Lofts unique business model. You will collaborate closely with design software and manufacturing teams to optimize test workflows drive the creation of customized ground support equipment and solve complex technical challenges while providing senior technical leadership to a growing team.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60 of the criteria women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100 of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.
About This Role:
- Design tests procedures controls instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
- Lead the design development and implementation of automated testing systems tooling and/or ground support equipment (GSE) to streamline production and testing workflows.
- Oversee the of test programs validate test documentation and ensure equipment meets requirements; mentor and train team members on validated procedures and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with hardware and equipment analyze test data and generate clear comprehensive test reports including flags/nonconformances and other necessary documentation.
- Coordinate with mission managers operations teams and other stakeholders to ensure test programs align with project budgets timelines and performance goals.
Must Haves:
- At least 10 years of professional experience in aerospace engineering with a strong background in systemslevel testing and validation.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Expertise in interpreting engineering documentation (e.g. electrical schematics mechanical drawings CAD models wire lists).
- Extensive knowledge of requirements management system design integration and test functions.
- Proven track record in conducting or designing environmental tests including thermal thermal vacuum (TVAC) EMI vibration shock acoustic etc.
- Deep experience with testing equipment instrumentation and standards (e.g. GEVS) and methodologies for both manual and automated testing.
- Strong familiarity with product quality assurance principles and experience managing test flags nonconformance documentation and corrective actions.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g. Python Lua MATLAB VBA).
- Excellent problemsolving analytical thinking and communication skills (both written and verbal) with an ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience developing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and/or automated test equipment.
- Experience developing test plans and systemlevel requirements derivation and allocation
- Experience performing certification testing for various certification organizations (e.g. FAA NASA DoD)
- Ability to support nights and weekends as required
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged sitting and/or standing
- Will occasionally work with hazardous chemicals and/or tools/equipment (e.g. solvents hipot testers)
- May occasionally require working in uncomfortable positions and/or dangerous environments (e.g. during test setup/teardown inside a thermal chamber)
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100 companypaid medical dental and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100 employer paid Life AD&D ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive inclusive fertility healthcare and familyforming benefits with financial support
- Offsites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
$120350 $175000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $120350$175000 per year determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we cant quantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.
Who We Are
Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite with capabilities such as earth imagery weather & climate /science data collection IoT connectivity inorbit demonstrations and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.
At Loft youll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges but with a closeknit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind supportive and teamoriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international you will need strong English skills to better collaborate easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
With 4 satellites onorbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
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