Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer

Express Employment Professionals - LAX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace company as a Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer, where you'll drive the validation of cutting-edge aerospace vehicles. This full-time role involves developing integration and test campaigns, ensuring flight readiness, and collaborating with a team of experts. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options and unlimited PTO, this position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about aerospace and eager to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Stock options

Long-term cash awards

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Full health insurance coverage

On-site meals

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in systems, integration, or testing.
• Hands-on experience building aerospace vehicles.
• Broad technical expertise across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the vehicle integration and test campaign.
• Maintain and track vehicle system budgets for accuracy.
• Evaluate impact of vehicle design changes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines

Building aerospace vehicles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field

Tools

C

C++

Python

Unigraphics NX

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer

Express Employment Professionals LAX/Hawthorne is seeking a Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer for a cutting-edge aerospace client in El Segundo, CA. For consideration, please email your resume to [e-mail].

Hours: Full-time, on-site
Pay Range: $110,000 – $160,000/year
Eligible for: Stock options, long-term cash awards, and full benefits package

Job Description for Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer Position:

• Develop and own the vehicle integration and test campaign to validate and verify vehicle flight readiness

• Take responsibility for technical and programmatic decisions to ensure successful vehicle operations

• Create, maintain, and execute detailed build and test procedures

• Develop and manage build schedules to ensure timely delivery of flight components, ground support equipment, and software readiness

• Maintain and track vehicle system budgets (power, mass, telemetry, etc.) to ensure accuracy across all teams

• Evaluate the impact of vehicle design changes and lead execution of change implementation

• Own avionics systems, schematics, and harness design

• Operate spacecraft in space and maintain systems for optimal performance

• Continuously improve the production environment to support mission success

Requirements for Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer Position:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field, with 1+ years of experience (internships and projects included) in systems, integration, or testing

• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills within a collaborative environment

• Broad technical expertise across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines

• Hands-on experience building aerospace vehicles

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly and comfortable working on the floor, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Working knowledge of aerospace vehicle subsystems and their integration

• Experience managing full project lifecycles, including integration and test phases

• Ability to independently solve complex problems, both individually and as part of a team

• Proficiency with general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python)

• Familiarity with aerospace hardware development practices (qualification testing, design for space environments, cleanliness, etc.)

• Experience in technical leadership roles for launch vehicle or satellite development

• Background supporting flight tests or spacecraft operations

• Familiarity with propulsion systems, integration, and testing

• Hands-on experience with wiring schematics, harness design, and manufacturing

• Proficiency with Unigraphics NX or similar CAD software

ITAR Requirements:

Due to federal regulations, applicants must be U.S. Persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Learn more about the ITAR here.

Benefits:

• Work with an elite team of aerospace professionals

• Equity in a fully funded, high-growth space startup

• 401(k) matching

• Unlimited PTO

• Full health insurance coverage, including dental and vision

• On-site meals: lunch daily, dinner twice a week

• Paid maternity/paternity leave

Company Description

Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express has more than 800 franchise locations that provide a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including Professional, Light Industrial, and Office Services.
We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Hiring Ordinance.

Company Description

Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express has more than 800 franchise locations that provide a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including Professional, Light Industrial, and Office Services.
We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Hiring Ordinance.