Senior Space Test Program Lead

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 133,908 - 160,991; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Westminster, CO is seeking a Senior Project Engineer I to lead planning and execution of test milestones across our space product portfolio. You will manage integrated program timelines, oversee test vendors and fixtures, and drive risk communication to stakeholders for on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test operations, with a focus on ensuring robust test methods, data analysis, and compliant practices in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• 4+ years of engineering experience in an aerospace, defense, or high-technology environment, preferably in a test-focused role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and/or structural test methods, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies (PMP certification a plus).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with space industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NASA GEVS, SMC-S-16, MIL-STD environmental, EMI/EMC standards).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned test projects, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test operations teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and risk assessments for test campaigns.
• Ensure engineering requirements are translated into actionable test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria by the responsible engineering teams, tracking progress and resolving roadblocks.
• Coordinate design and fabrication of test fixtures, instrumentation, and support equipment.
• Support test execution, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, engineering specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and validate that test data is analyzed and interpreted appropriately, and that technical reports and presentations are completed and communicated to stakeholders on schedule.
• Facilitate and track issue resolution efforts, ensuring root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented by the owning teams.
• Own budgeting, procurement, and vendor coordination for assigned programs. Manage allocated budgets, escalate potential overruns, and lead vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of test assets.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

CesiumAstro in Westminster, CO is seeking a Senior Project Engineer I to lead planning and execution of test milestones across our space product portfolio. You will manage integrated program timelines, oversee test vendors and fixtures, and drive risk communication to stakeholders for on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test operations, with a focus on ensuring robust test methods, data analysis, and compliant practices in