Spacecraft Environmental Test Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Healthcare

PTO 15–20 days

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Catered lunch

Office Playa Vista

Stock options

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Space Simulation Test Engineer to lead environmental testing and checkouts for spacecraft systems.

You will design and manage test protocols, focusing on vibration, thermal cycling, TVAC, EMI/EMC, and pneumatic pressure tests to ensure reliability across the mission lifecycle. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in aerospace environmental testing, with strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. Persons status is required for access to export-controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in environmental testing within aerospace.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, GSFC-STD-7000, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, etc.
• Experience with environmental testing equipment and instrumentation (thermocouples, accelerometers, DAQs).
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and manage environmental test plans and procedures (vibration/shock, thermal cycling/TVAC, EMI/EMC, pneumatic pressure).
• Set up, operate, and maintain environmental testing equipment (vibration shakers, thermal chambers).
• Perform production and qualification level environmental tests, including functional checks.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and generate comprehensive reports.
• Troubleshoot issues across spacecraft and test equipment; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Improve testing processes for accuracy and efficiency; provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.

Skills

Aerospace testing

Environmental testing

Instrumentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Python

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Space Simulation Test Engineer to lead environmental testing and checkouts for spacecraft systems.

You will design and manage test protocols, focusing on vibration, thermal cycling, TVAC, EMI/EMC, and pneumatic pressure tests to ensure reliability across the mission lifecycle. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in aerospace environmental testing, with strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.