Spacecraft EGSE Test Engineer — Ground Systems

Switchgear Magazine; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Broomfield, Colorado seeks an experienced EGSE Test Engineer to own the design and operation of electrical ground systems for spacecraft testing. This hands-on role involves responsibilities across integration, troubleshooting, and system development for advanced aerospace programs. Candidates should have a strong background in EGSE design and operations, experience with powered testing, and proficiency in relevant tools and scripting languages.

Qualifications

• Proven EGSE design & operations experience in spacecraft/aerospace programs.
• Strong hands-on work with powered testing & HITL/FlatSat environments.
• Familiarity with spacecraft power, avionics & networking.
• Experience with Python/Bash/Lua test scripting.
• Proficiency with Altium, SolidWorks, Linux & data bus tools.
• 4+ years supporting flight/test programs.

Responsibilities

• Own EGSE systems across AI&T, FlatSat & HITL environments.
• Design/build EGSE for ground power, CAN/Ethernet/RS-XXX data, load simulation.
• Lead integration, bring-up, troubleshooting & maintenance.
• Develop SOPs for EGSE use and ensure compatibility with spacecraft systems.
• Work with software teams to integrate EGSE control interfaces.
• Influence spacecraft electrical architecture.
• Build AI&T harnessing & configurations for test campaigns.
• Support powered testing & HITL procedures.

Skills

EGSE design experience

Hands-on powered testing

Testing environments knowledge

Test scripting in Python/Bash/Lua

Data bus tools proficiency

Education

BS in Electrical, Aerospace, Software Engineering or similar

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

Linux

Job description

A leading aerospace firm in Broomfield, Colorado seeks an experienced EGSE Test Engineer to own the design and operation of electrical ground systems for spacecraft testing. This hands-on role involves responsibilities across integration, troubleshooting, and system development for advanced aerospace programs. Candidates should have a strong background in EGSE design and operations, experience with powered testing, and proficiency in relevant tools and scripting languages.