Lead Engineer, Spacecraft Integration & Test (On-site)

Outpost Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive healthcare

Dental & vision

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Daily lunch stipend

Pet friendly office

Company events

Job summary

Outpost Space in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Lead Engineer, Integration and Test to own AI&T for the return vehicle. You will lead end‑to‑end test campaigns from planning to flight readiness and mentor a small team of engineers and technicians across structures, avionics, propulsion and software to resolve cross‑discipline issues.

Requires a Bachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 6+ years in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration and test, with hands‑on lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration and test.
• Proven experience leading test campaigns from planning through flight readiness.
• Strong understanding of environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, acoustic).
• Experience developing test procedures, anomaly resolution, and test reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Own the integration and test strategy for the return vehicle, from component-level bring-up through full-vehicle qualification
• Lead a small team of engineers and technicians executing AI&T
• Develop and execute test procedures, including environmental and functional test campaigns
• Drive anomaly investigation and resolution during integration and test
• Coordinate with structures, avionics, propulsion, and software teams to resolve cross-discipline issues
• Own test documentation and support flight readiness reviews
• Help build and refine AI&T processes and tooling as the company scales

Skills

leadership

team coordination

hands-on lab work

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Outpost Space in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Lead Engineer, Integration and Test to own AI&T for the return vehicle. You will lead end‑to‑end test campaigns from planning to flight readiness and mentor a small team of engineers and technicians across structures, avionics, propulsion and software to resolve cross‑discipline issues.

Requires a Bachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 6+ years in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration and test, with hands‑on lab