Entry-Level Test Engineer, Spacecraft & Propulsion

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

ExoTerra in Littleton, CO is seeking an entry-level Associate Test Engineer to learn and support test engineering across spacecraft and propulsion electrical systems. You will assist with test procedures, data collection, and documentation, work under supervision, and gain hands-on experience with vacuum, vibration, and thermal testing in a mixed office/lab environment.

Bachelor's in engineering is required; ITAR compliance is a must; internship or co-op in aerospace is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace preferred).
• 0-1 years of experience in test engineering, spacecraft testing, or related field.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must comply with U.S. export control and ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior Test Engineers in executing test procedures for flight hardware.
• Support the setup and operation of test equipment under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist with electrical functional testing of flight hardware components.
• Support pressure leak testing activities with vacuum chambers and mass-spectrometer leak detectors.
• Learn and document test procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support data collection and basic analysis during testing activities.
• Assist with vibration and thermal cycle testing under supervision.
• Maintain organized test records and ensure traceability of test documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Electrical systems basics

Team collaboration

ITAR compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Vacuum systems knowledge

Job description

ExoTerra in Littleton, CO is seeking an entry-level Associate Test Engineer to learn and support test engineering across spacecraft and propulsion electrical systems. You will assist with test procedures, data collection, and documentation, work under supervision, and gain hands-on experience with vacuum, vibration, and thermal testing in a mixed office/lab environment.

Bachelor's in engineering is required; ITAR compliance is a must; internship or co-op in aerospace is preferred.