Manager Test Engineering

EnduroSat; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Matching 401k plan

Generous team performance-based bonus

Collaboration with EnduroSat offices'

Job summary

EnduroSat in Los Angeles is seeking a Test Engineering lead to build the capability that verifies every unit before it ships, from functional and RF tests to environmental testing. You’ll stay hands-on in the lab while scaling the team and defining the test strategy.

The role requires 8+ years in integration or test engineering on spacecraft, with 2+ years leading engineers, hands-on environmental testing, and outside-lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical or a related engineering field
• 8+ years of integration or test engineering experience on spacecraft or flight hardware, including 2+ years leading engineers or technicians
• Hands‑on experience with environmental testing (vibration, shock, TVAC) and functional testing
• Experience writing test plans, procedures and reports
• Experience working with outside test labs
• Based in the Los Angeles area or willing to relocate to Southern California
• US citizen or US permanent resident

Responsibilities

• Defining the test strategy for satellites and subsystems, from unit-level functional tests to system-level environmental campaigns.
• Setting up the test lab, equipment and ground support equipment.
• Hiring, onboarding and leading test engineers and ENV technicians.
• Planning and managing environmental test campaigns at outside labs (vibration, shock, TVAC, thermal cycling, EMI/EMC).
• Working hands‑on in the lab on test setup, execution and troubleshooting.
• Reviewing test results and signing off on hardware readiness.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Env testing experience

Test planning

Lab setup

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical or a related engineering field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About us

We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

• This is more than a job, it’s a mission

  We are making space universally accessible and redefining what’s possible.

• We get things done

  We take ownership of what we do, and we work hard to make a difference.

• We are fearless

  Transparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on.

• We learn from our mistakes

  We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves.

What is the role?

As the Test Engineering lead for EnduroSat's new Los Angeles AIT facility, you will build the capability that verifies every unit before it ships, from functional and RF test to environmental testing. You will stay hands-on in the lab while building the team, the test strategy and the equipment. Environmental testing will start at outside labs, so you will manage those campaigns while we plan in-house capability. We will consider candidates at Manager, Sr. Manager or Director level, as long as they stay hands-on.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Defining the test strategy for satellites and subsystems, from unit-level functional tests to system-level environmental campaigns.
• Setting up the test lab, equipment and ground support equipment.
• Hiring, onboarding and leading test engineers and ENV technicians.
• Planning and managing environmental test campaigns at outside labs (vibration, shock, TVAC, thermal cycling, EMI/EMC).
• Working hands‑on in the lab on test setup, execution and troubleshooting.
• Reviewing test results and signing off on hardware readiness.

What do we look for?

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical or a related engineering field
• 8+ years of integration or test engineering experience on spacecraft or flight hardware, including 2+ years leading engineers or technicians
• Hands‑on experience with environmental testing (vibration, shock, TVAC) and functional testing
• Experience writing test plans, procedures and reports
• Experience working with outside test labs
• Based in the Los Angeles area or willing to relocate to Southern California
• US citizen or US permanent resident

How to Stand Out:

• Experience with smallsat or cubesat test campaigns
• Knowledge of GSFC-STD-7000 (GEVS) or SMC-S-016 test standards
• RF test experience
• Test automation experience (Python, LabVIEW)
• Experience building a new test lab
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence)

Why EnduroSat?

• Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture

  We work with well‑defined quarterly‑based objectives that allow us to fast‑track the progression of our work and improve as we go.

• Tough engineering challenges and hard-core R&D

  You will work on unique space technology and build next‑gen innovations, mentored by world‑recognized space experts.

• Constant learning and progression

  Own your personal growth through our career progression framework and educational programs.

• Chance to join our space educational program

  Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset through our hands‑on educational program.

What do we offer?

• Health insurance coverage
• Matching 401k plan
• Generous team performance‑based bonus
• Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Europe

Salary range: $150,000 - $220,000 per year. The state of California requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.

This role is based in Los Angeles, California, where we are building a high‑performing and fast‑paced team. The position will be primarily on‑site and in person at the office, with occasional travel to our headquarters in Europe.

At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.