Senior EGSE Test Engineer: Spacecraft Electrical Validation

SpaceNews; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space is seeking an Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Test Engineer to join our Albuquerque, NM facility. You will design, develop, and execute EGSE hardware and software to support spacecraft integration and test campaigns, collaborating with systems, avionics, software, and I&T teams.

The role emphasizes test automation, HIL simulations, and rigorous documentation, with responsibilities spanning TRRs, test reports, and compliance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or related STEM field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical integration, test, or EGSE development.
• Experience with test automation and scripting languages such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, TCL, C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics, load emulation, and power supplies.
• Knowledge of spacecraft interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, RS-422, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe, LVDS.
• Proficiency with electrical schematics, harness design, and test hardware integration.
• Familiarity with test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power/network/spectrum analyzers.
• Experience supporting spacecraft testing in thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, and vibration environments.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain US Government/DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain EGSE hardware and software to support spacecraft integration and test.
• Develop test system architecture including power distribution, signal conditioning, and data acquisition.
• Implement test automation frameworks and scripts for spacecraft checkout and validation.
• Support spacecraft and payload electrical integration, test campaigns, and anomaly resolution.
• Design and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and interface emulators.
• Prepare test procedures, participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and document test reports.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure test coverage.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality, safety, and configuration management standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Test Engineering

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

C/C++

Power electronics

Spacecraft interfaces

EGSE

Test automation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Related STEM discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Test equipment

Job description

Redwire Space is seeking an Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Test Engineer to join our Albuquerque, NM facility. You will design, develop, and execute EGSE hardware and software to support spacecraft integration and test campaigns, collaborating with systems, avionics, software, and I&T teams.

The role emphasizes test automation, HIL simulations, and rigorous documentation, with responsibilities spanning TRRs, test reports, and compliance with aerospace standards.