Test Engineer (Hardware/Launch Infrastructure)

iRocket; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k/IRA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability (Short/Long)

Wellness Resources

Job summary

iRocket is seeking a Test Engineer focused on hardware and launch infrastructure to validate subsystems, ground support equipment, integration, and launch-site readiness.

The role involves leading test programs for launch-pad hardware, GSE, avionics integration, and vehicle subsystem checkout, with responsibilities across test planning, dry-runs, and full system validation. Strong collaboration and rigorous documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related).
• 2+ years of test engineering experience in aerospace, launch, or hardware integration/test environment.
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, hardware integration, and test stand operations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and launch cadence goals.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead test programs for launch-pad hardware, ground support systems (GSE), avionics integration, and vehicle subsystem checkout.
• Develop test plans, write procedures, execute dry-runs, and perform full system validation.
• Troubleshoot hardware anomalies, manage data acquisition and reporting, work with cross-functional teams to close issues.
• Support launch operations: pre-launch checkouts, integrated systems tests, post-launch data reviews, and lessons learned.
• Drive configuration management, test-to-flight traceability, and audit readiness.

Skills

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Hardware integration

Test stand operations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation hardware

Job description

As iRocket advances toward frequent launches, we need a Test Engineer focused on hardware and launch infrastructure to validate subsystems, ground support equipment, integration, and launch-site readiness.

The Role

• Lead test programs for launch-pad hardware, ground support systems (GSE), avionics integration, and vehicle subsystem checkout
• Develop test plans, write procedures, execute dry-runs, and perform full system validation
• Troubleshoot hardware anomalies, manage data acquisition and reporting, work with cross‑functional teams to close issues
• Support launch operations: pre‑launch checkouts, integrated systems tests, post‑launch data reviews, and lessons learned
• Drive configuration management, test‑to‑flight traceability, and audit readiness

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related)
• 2+ years of test engineering experience in aerospace, launch, or hardware integration/test environment
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, hardware integration, and test stand operations
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with evolving requirements and launch cadence goals
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources