Development Test Engineer, Propulsion & Fluid Systems

Astra; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

401K

Lunch provided

Snacks and drinks

Job summary

Astra Space Operations, LLC in Alameda, CA seeks a Development Test Engineer to own test stands for propulsion and fluid systems from concept to ignition, including hardware, P&ID development, DAQ, and hazardous operations.

You’ll design, build, and operate development test stands end-to-end, troubleshoot under pressure during active campaigns, and contribute to first-article testing and test procedures for cryogenics and high-pressure systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in test engineering, propulsion, or aerospace GSE.
• Demonstrated ability to take a test stand from blank paper to operating hardware.
• Direct experience with high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenics, or propellant handling.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test infrastructure for propulsion, fluids, and mechanical systems, including pressurization circuits, propellant loading and drain systems, flow stands, and proof/leak test rigs.
• Develop and own P&IDs from scratch.
• Select valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, relief devices, and structural hardware.
• Fabricate, fit, and assemble fluid system hardware.
• Troubleshoot and repair under pressure during active test campaigns.
• Write, review, and execute test procedures for hazardous operations including cryogenics, high-pressure gas, and flammable propellants.
• Commission new test stands from cold iron to first ignition.
• Support test operations as console operator, test conductor, or stand crew.

Skills

Test engineering

Propulsion

Aerospace GSE

DAQ hardware

Data acquisition scripting

Mechanical drawings

High-pressure fluid systems

Cryogenics

Hazardous operations

Tools

NI

Beckhoff

Job description

Astra Space Operations, LLC in Alameda, CA seeks a Development Test Engineer to own test stands for propulsion and fluid systems from concept to ignition, including hardware, P&ID development, DAQ, and hazardous operations.

You’ll design, build, and operate development test stands end-to-end, troubleshoot under pressure during active campaigns, and contribute to first-article testing and test procedures for cryogenics and high-pressure systems.