Senior Spacecraft Test & Production Automation Engineer

Actalent; Tukwila (WA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Principal Test Development Engineer - Spacecraft to drive automated testing for satellite programs from design through production. You will lead test plans, automation, and GSE, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, high-rate production.

The role requires extensive spacecraft I&T experience, hands-on test procedures, and proficiency in Python scripting, with a hybrid office presence in Tukwila, WA.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in spacecraft integration and test or similar hardware test environments.
• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience leading multiple spacecraft/test campaigns.
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft system test procedures, automation and execution.

Responsibilities

• Transition satellite tests from engineer-driven to routine automated processes.
• Lead end-to-end satellite qualification and acceptance test plans.
• Develop production test strategies, plans, procedures, automation, and GSE.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Production AI&T, and subsystem teams.
• Ensure reliable, high-rate satellite production.
• Mature early test approaches into production-ready systems.

Skills

Spacecraft I&T leadership

Test automation

Scripting & Python

Test procedures & NASA/DoD standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership of campaigns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Principal Test Development Engineer - Spacecraft to drive automated testing for satellite programs from design through production. You will lead test plans, automation, and GSE, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, high-rate production.

The role requires extensive spacecraft I&T experience, hands-on test procedures, and proficiency in Python scripting, with a hybrid office presence in Tukwila, WA.