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A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.\nThis is more than a job, it’s a missionWe are making space universally accessible and redefining what’s possible.\n\nWe get things doneWe take ownership of what we do, and we work hard to make a difference.\n\nWe are fearlessTransparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on.\n\nWe learn from our mistakesWe deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves.\n\nWhat is the role?\nAs the Test Engineering lead for EnduroSat's new Los Angeles AIT facility, you will build the capability that verifies every unit before it ships, from functional and RF test to environmental testing. You will stay hands-on in the lab while building the team, the test strategy and the equipment. Environmental testing will start at outside labs, so you will manage those campaigns while we plan in-house capability. We will consider candidates at Manager, Sr. Manager or Director level, as long as they stay hands-on.\nSome of your daily tasks will include:\nDefining the test strategy for satellites and subsystems, from unit-level functional tests to system-level environmental campaigns. \nSetting up the test lab, equipment and ground support equipment. \nHiring, onboarding and leading test engineers and ENV technicians. \nPlanning and managing environmental test campaigns at outside labs (vibration, shock, TVAC, thermal cycling, EMI/EMC). \nWorking hands-on in the lab on test setup, execution and troubleshooting. \nReviewing test results and signing off on hardware readiness. \nWhat do we look for?\nBachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical or a related engineering field \n8+ years of integration or test engineering experience on spacecraft or flight hardware, including 2+ years leading engineers or technicians \nHands-on experience with environmental testing (vibration, shock, TVAC) and functional testing \nExperience writing test plans, procedures and reports \nExperience working with outside test labs \nBased in the Los Angeles area or willing to relocate to Southern California \nUS citizen or US permanent resident \nHow to Stand Out:\nExperience with smallsat or cubesat test campaigns \nKnowledge of GSFC-STD-7000 (GEVS) or SMC-S-016 test standards \nRF test experience \nTest automation experience (Python, LabVIEW) \nExperience building a new test lab \nExperience with Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence) \nWhy EnduroSat?\nFast-paced and delivery-focused cultureWe work with well-defined quarterly-based objectives that allow us to fast-track the progression of our work and improve as we go.\n\nTough engineering challenges and hard-core R&DYou will work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, mentored by world-recognized space experts.\n\nConstant learning and progressionOwn your personal growth through our career progression framework and educational programs.\n\nChance to join our space educational programMeet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset through our hands-on educational program.\n\nWhat do we offer?\nHealth insurance coverage \nMatching 401k plan \nGenerous team performance-based bonus \nCollaboration with EnduroSat offices in Europe \nSalary range: $150,000 - $220,000 per year. The state of California requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.\nThis role is based in Los Angeles, California, where we are building a high-performing and fast-paced team. The position will be primarily on-site and in person at the office, with occasional travel to our headquarters in Europe. \nAt EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. 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