EGSE Test Engineer: Spacecraft Electrical Verification

Redwire; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Missions is seeking an Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Test Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and execute EGSE for spacecraft programs. You will work with systems engineering, avionics, software, and integration teams to deliver reliable test systems for development and flight campaigns.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field, 5+ years in spacecraft electrical testing, and hands-on experience with power electronics, test automation, and standard interfaces. U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related STEM.
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical integration, test, or EGSE development.
• Experience with test automation and scripting languages and software such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, TCL, C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics, load emulation, and power supplies.
• Knowledge of spacecraft interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, RS-422, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe, LVDS.
• Proficiency with electrical schematics, harness design, and test hardware integration.
• Familiarity with test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power/network/spectrum analyzers.
• Experience supporting spacecraft testing in thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, and vibration environments.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government/DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain EGSE hardware and software to support spacecraft integration and test.
• Develop test system architecture including power distribution, signal conditioning, and data acquisition.
• Implement test automation frameworks and scripts for spacecraft checkout and validation.
• Support spacecraft and payload electrical integration, test campaigns, and anomaly resolution.
• Design and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and interface emulators.
• Prepare test procedures, participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and document test reports.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (systems, mechanical, software, I&T) to ensure test coverage.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality, safety, and configuration management standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical documentation

Attention to detail

US citizenship capability

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

TCL

C/C++

Job description

Redwire Space Missions is seeking an Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Test Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and execute EGSE for spacecraft programs. You will work with systems engineering, avionics, software, and integration teams to deliver reliable test systems for development and flight campaigns.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field, 5+ years in spacecraft electrical testing, and hands-on experience with power electronics, test automation, and standard interfaces. U.S.