Lead Integration & Test Engineer, Space Return Vehicles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Lunch stipend

Office pet-friendly

Company happy hours

Job summary

Outpostspace in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Lead Engineer for Integration and Test to own AI&T for the return vehicle. You will lead a small team of engineers and technicians, coordinating with structures, avionics, propulsion, and software teams to ensure flight readiness.

This role requires a hands-on leader with 6+ years in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration and test, plus proven ability to plan and execute test campaigns and resolve anomalies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years 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 reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; hands-on in lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the integration and test strategy for the return vehicle from component bring-up to full qualification.
• Lead a small team of engineers and technicians executing AI&T.
• Develop and execute test procedures, including environmental and functional 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

Test campaigns

Cross-discipline coordination

Hands-on lab work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Outpostspace in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Lead Engineer for Integration and Test to own AI&T for the return vehicle. You will lead a small team of engineers and technicians, coordinating with structures, avionics, propulsion, and software teams to ensure flight readiness.

This role requires a hands-on leader with 6+ years in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration and test, plus proven ability to plan and execute test campaigns and resolve anomalies.