Test Engineer
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Job Location:
Mountain View, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 38 - 45
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Please note: this is a 6-month contract position.
The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domainsMechanical Software or GNCto integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows.
The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domainsMechanical Software or GNCto integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows.
Responsibilities:
Candidates core domain responsibilities will include:
- Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components (CAD design) propulsion test mounts and envelope integration.
- Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.
- Software: Development of flight control logic telemetry processing or embedded systems (C/Python).
- GNC: Refining autonomous navigation algorithms stability analysis and sensor fusion (IMU/GPS/Barometric).
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3 years in aerospace robotics or high-reliability hardware environments.
- Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced build-test-fail-fix cycle.
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills to interface between multidisciplinary sub-teams.
Compliance Requirements:
- Background check clearance
- Drug Test clearance wherever applicable
What We Offer!
- Excellent medical dental and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals 70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life AD&D long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Fun events swag and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
$38 - $45 an hour
LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants are considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
Learn how LTA is launching the next generation of zero emissions airships that will speed up disaster relief in areas not easily reached by boat or aircraft.
