Electronics/Software Test Engineer

Astra Core-X

Broomfield (CO)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 170,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Astra CoreX, Inc. (ACX) seeks an Electronics/Software Test Engineer to own the assembly, instrumentation, and testing of propulsion hardware for our launch vehicles.

You will assemble, instrument, and test components, subsystems, and complete vehicles under guidance from subject matter experts. Responsibilities include integrating instrumentation, performing DAQ setup and test execution, writing test plans and safety reviews, supporting hardware tests and fixture design, and documenting results

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 3–10 years of experience testing rocket-powered launch vehicles.
  • Strong proficiency with Python and LabVIEW.
  • Experience developing test software and analyzing test data.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • U.S. citizen with eligibility for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate instrumentation: pressure, temperature, and strain.
  • Perform DAQ setup, calibration, and test execution.
  • Write test plans, safety reviews, and reports.
  • Support build of propulsion hardware and test articles.
  • Support design of fixtures, mounts, stands, and launchers.

Skills

Python
LabVIEW
Test data analysis
Communication
DAQ systems

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NI DAQ
Kulite
HBM

Job description

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required (ITAR/DoW Programs)
About the Role

Astra CoreX, Inc. (ACX) is seeking an Electronics/Software Test Engineer to own the assembly, instrumentation, and testing of propulsion hardware for our launch vehicles. You’ll be responsible for assembling, instrumenting, and testing components, subsystems, and complete vehicles using your technical background and available references, under the guidance of subject matter experts in several key areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Integrate instrumentation: pressure, temperature, and strain.
  • Perform DAQ setup, calibration, and test execution.
  • Write test plans, safety reviews, and reports.
  • Support build of propulsion hardware and test articles.
  • Support design of fixtures, mounts, stands, and launchers.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field.
  • 3-10 years of experience testing rocket-powered launch vehicles.
  • Strong proficiency with Python and LabView.
  • Experience developing test software and conducting test data analysis.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • U.S. citizen with eligibility for government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant field.
  • 10+ years of experience testing rocket-powered launch vehicles.
  • Some experience with solid rocket motors and amateur rocketry.
  • Strong background with DAQ systems (NI, Kulite, HBM, etc.).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Active U.S. government security clearance.
Salary Range
  • $125k-$170k

ACX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at ACX is bonus eligible.

ACX is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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