Test Engineer

Wanna join the adventure?

As a Test Engineer at Loft Orbital, you’ll design, plan, and run the test campaigns that prove our space hardware is ready for the real thing. You’ll get your hands on everything from individual subsystems to fully integrated spacecraft, putting them through environmental, functional, and automated testing. And when our satellites launch, your work doesn’t stop at the cleanroom door: you’ll periodically join our on-orbit team to help commission and operate live missions.

You’ll be at the center of the action, working side by side with design, manufacturing, and software teams to build test plans, execute environmental and functional procedures and scripts, and dig into the data to confirm every satellite and component meets its mission requirements. Along the way, you’ll build expertise across a wide range of complex aerospace hardware and software, on a fast-moving team that values collaboration and technical excellence.

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), 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 initiatives for test documentation, configuration control, and data management.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.

2–5 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.

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/optical testing.

Familiarity with data management tools or configuration control systems.

*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.