Senior Spacecraft Integration & Test Lead

Blue Signal Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a hands-on engineering leader to bridge mechanical design and flight hardware execution for advanced spacecraft programs in Los Angeles. This role spans from detailed definition to assembly, integration, environmental verification, and build readiness, with direct ownership of flight hardware and disciplined engineering practices.

You will guide structural architecture, develop build procedures, and collaborate with electrical, systems, test, and manufacturing teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
• 5+ years core mechanical engineering in aerospace or flight hardware
• 5+ years hands-on design/assembly/testing of spacecraft structures
• Proven leadership of assembly and integration for space-flight hardware
• Systems-level mechanical capability incl. harness routing
• Experience with NASA GEVS environmental verification, cleanroom/ESD
• Proficiency in CAD and drawing release (SolidWorks/NX)

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft mechanical integration from build readiness through environmental test
• Guide structural architecture balancing geometry, materials, interfaces, manufacturability
• Create and release 3D models, drawings with GD&T and configuration discipline
• Develop assembly, integration, and test procedures translating intent into hardware
• Plan spacecraft-level verification activities aligned with NASA GEVS
• Drive mechanical subsystem integration incl. harness routing and fastener strategy
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, test, manufacturing to close integration risks
• Provide technical leadership while maintaining documentation, cleanliness, and hardware accountability

Skills

Leadership

Systems thinking

Hands-on hardware

Documentation

Problem solving

Cleanroom/ESD

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

GD&T

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a hands-on engineering leader to bridge mechanical design and flight hardware execution for advanced spacecraft programs in Los Angeles. This role spans from detailed definition to assembly, integration, environmental verification, and build readiness, with direct ownership of flight hardware and disciplined engineering practices.

You will guide structural architecture, develop build procedures, and collaborate with electrical, systems, test, and manufacturing teams