Spacecraft Test Engineer, Structures
Careers | AstroForgeCalifornia, United States
Posted March 3, 2026
94250 - 103500 USD
Full Time
About the Company
AstroForge is a startup that mines asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space, leveraging the technologies they build to provide additional value across other domains.
Job Description
As a Spacecraft Test Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and executing test plans for spacecraft components, subsystems, and the fully integrated vehicle. You will design and build EGSE and MGSE, automate test sequences, and lead spacecraft through environmental stress screening.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 3+ years of experience in spacecraft or high-complexity aerospace testing
- Strong fundamentals in electrical and mechanical engineering
- Strong experience with Python or C++ for test automation and equipment interfacing
- Experience with lab equipment and environmental test facilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Vision and FSA benefits available
- 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
- Equity on the ground floor of a startup
