Test Engineer
Loft Orbital
Quality Assurance
Golden, CO, USA
Posted on Nov 8, 2025
Wanna join the adventure?
As a Test Engineer at Loft Orbital, you will contribute to the design, execution, and improvement of test processes that ensure the reliability and performance of Loft’s space hardware. You’ll work hands-on with a range of systems—from subsystems to full spacecraft—supporting environmental, functional, and automated test campaigns.
You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and software teams to develop test plans, execute procedures, and analyze results to ensure our satellites and components meet mission requirements. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in testing complex aerospace hardware while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
About the 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), EMI, and shock testing.
- 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.
- 3–7 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.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) or Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
- Exposure to requirements verification and validation processes.
- Experience supporting satellite or aerospace test campaigns, including environmental testing.
- Familiarity with data management tools or configuration control systems.
- Willingness to support off-hours or weekend testing when required.
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid 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, Short-Term, and Long-Term 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 in office
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- 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 flexible 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, in-orbit demonstrations, 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 25 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit 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 team-oriented 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 on-orbit 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.
