Test Engineer

Loft Orbital is hiring a Test Engineer. It pays $110k-$150k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Loft Orbital.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Python, MATLAB and Labview.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 75 other open roles at Loft Orbital.
The role was posted within the past week.

AI in this role

Design, plan, and execute test campaigns and automated testing for aerospace hardware and spacecraft systems.

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Wanna join the adventure?

As a Test Engineer at Loft Orbital, you’ll design, plan, and run the test campaigns that prove our space hardware is ready for the real thing. You’ll get your hands on everything from individual subsystems to fully integrated spacecraft, putting them through environmental, functional, and automated testing. And when our satellites launch, your work doesn’t stop at the cleanroom door: you’ll periodically join our on-orbit team to help commission and operate live missions.

You’ll be at the center of the action, working side by side with design, manufacturing, and software teams to build test plans, execute environmental and functional procedures and scripts, and dig into the data to confirm every satellite and component meets its mission requirements. Along the way, you’ll build expertise across a wide range of complex aerospace hardware and software, on a fast-moving team that values collaboration and technical excellence.

About this 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/EMC.
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.

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
2–5 years of experience in aerospace or related hardware testing.
Working knowledge of test methods and environmental test standards (e.g., GEVS, MIL-STD).
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test specifications.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and control systems.
Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and in test lab environments.
Willingness to support off-hours or weekend testing when required.

Nice to Haves:

Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
Exposure to requirements verification and validation processes.
Experience supporting satellite or aerospace test campaigns, including environmental testing.
Experience with high-performance spacecraft cameras/optical testing.
Familiarity with data management tools or configuration control systems.

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple 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, on-orbit AI, 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 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

How we rate this

Test Engineer at Loft Orbital rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Key facts

Test Engineer is an open job at Loft Orbital.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $110k-$150k a year.
The role is based in Golden, CO.
The job was posted on October 27, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Loft Orbital. Apply on Loft Orbital

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