Lead Spacecraft Test Conductor

Quantum Space; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Generous leave

Job summary

Quantum Space is seeking a Test Conductor to plan, execute, and coordinate spacecraft flight hardware, software, and defense system tests. You will serve as the central coordination point during integrated test campaigns, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures and mission requirements.

You will operate at the intersection of systems engineering, hardware, and software testing, collaborating with subsystem engineers to maintain rigorous configuration control and real-time

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline related to aerospace or systems engineering.
• 2–5+ years of professional experience in aerospace/defense test environments.
• Experience planning, executing, or supporting integrated hardware/software test operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate spacecraft, subsystem, and system test activities from planning through closeout.
• Develop and execute detailed test procedures, plans, scripts, and sequences.
• Monitor telemetry, system health, and test data; manage configuration control during testing.
• Support test readiness reviews, design reviews, and mission readiness activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and drive test efficiency.

Skills

Test coordination

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Multidisciplinary leadership

Hands-on hardware

Fast-paced adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Bash

Telemetry visualization tools

LabVIEW

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Quantum Space is seeking a Test Conductor to plan, execute, and coordinate spacecraft flight hardware, software, and defense system tests. You will serve as the central coordination point during integrated test campaigns, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures and mission requirements.

You will operate at the intersection of systems engineering, hardware, and software testing, collaborating with subsystem engineers to maintain rigorous configuration control and real-time