Rocket Test Engineer II — Hands-On Flight Hardware

Astra Space Inc.; Alameda (CA); Presencial; USD 92.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

Lunch & snacks

Descripción de la vacante

Astra Space Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer II to work hands-on with rocket hardware in a fast-paced environment in California. You’ll support engine and component-level test campaigns, review data, and collaborate with senior engineers to advance test methods and instrumentation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of test or lab experience, familiarity with data acquisition, and skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++. A B.S.

Formación

• 2+ years of hands-on test, lab, or development experience
• Exposure to pressurized systems, instrumentation, or fluid handling
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar)
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent)
• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field

Responsabilidades

• Support engine and component-level test campaigns from hardware integration through data review, working under the guidance of senior engineers and test leads.
• Execute test procedures and control sequences, developing familiarity with the full campaign lifecycle from pre-test setup through post-test closeout.
• Operate complex data acquisition systems and identify instrumentation anomalies in real time.
• Assist in building, modifying, and maintaining mechanical, electrical and fluid test systems.
• Collaborate with technicians during fabrication, assembly, and test execution.
• Develop and refine test procedures under senior engineer review, building toward autonomous procedure authorship over time.

Conocimientos

Python

MATLAB

C++

Data acquisition

Sensors & actuators

Educación

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering

Herramientas

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Data acquisition hardware

Descripción del empleo

Astra Space Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer II to work hands-on with rocket hardware in a fast-paced environment in California. You’ll support engine and component-level test campaigns, review data, and collaborate with senior engineers to advance test methods and instrumentation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of test or lab experience, familiarity with data acquisition, and skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++. A B.S.