Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Wanna join the adventure?

As a Test Engineer at Loft Orbital, you will contribute to the design, execution, and improvement of test processes that ensure the reliability and performance of Loft’s space hardware. You’ll work hands-on with a range of systems—from subsystems to full spacecraft—supporting environmental, functional, and automated test campaigns.

You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and software teams to develop test plans, execute procedures, and analyze results to ensure our satellites and components meet mission requirements. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in testing complex aerospace hardware while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

About the Role :

• Support the design, development, and execution of test procedures, setups, and instrumentation for spacecraft and subsystem-level testing.
• Participate in the development and implementation of automated and manual test equipment, fixtures, and / or ground support equipment (GSE).
• Execute and document environmental and functional tests, including vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and EMI.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data; generate reports and document results, flags, and non-conformances.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure tests align with mission requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives for test documentation, configuration control, and data management.

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Some of Our Awesome Benefits :

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $110,000- $135,000 per year in Colorado which is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we  can’t  quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Who We Are

Loft : Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA \u007C Golden, CO \u007C and Toulouse, France.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.