Test Engineer
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Salary$80k – $150k
LocationGolden, Colorado
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentManufacturing & Test
EquityIncluded
Company size22+ people
PostedJun 23, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live3d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jun 23, 202645% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or related)
5+ years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience planning and executing test campaigns — environmental, structural, EMI/EMC, and/or functional
Strong data analysis and failure-analysis skills
Comfort with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar)
Clear technical writing and communication
Experience with spacecraft, satellite, or other flight-hardware AI&T
Familiarity with embedded systems, motor/actuator control, or sensor instrumentation
Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, GSFC-STD-7000 / GEVS, or equivalent NASA/DoD specs)
Experience standing up a test lab or test infrastructure from scratch in a startup or small-team environment
Master's degree in engineering
U.S. person status (per ITAR)
Skills
Python
LabVIEW
MATLAB
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Stock options
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
About the company
Today, everything we send to space is constrained by what fits inside a rocket fairing. That’s a fundamental bottleneck to building more capable spacecraft. Rendezvous Robotics is solving this problem with electromagnetic self-assembling tiles: modular spacecraft components that rendezvous, dock, and latch to assemble bigger and more powerful spacecraft than anything that can be folded to fit into a rocket.
We’re a small team based in Golden, Colorado, executing on a clear path from flight demonstration to our first operational systems. Our work spans hardware, software, and systems engineering. We are looking for the best people in the world who want to build the next generation of advanced spacecraft.
Responsibilities & Ownership
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Develop test plans, procedures, and readiness documentation for component, subsystem, and system-level testing, with clear traceability to requirements.
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Build and maintain test infrastructure — fixtures, data acquisition, automation, and the tooling that makes campaigns repeatable.
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Execute functional, environmental, and performance tests; collect and analyze data; and document results against pass/fail criteria.
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Lead anomaly resolution and root-cause investigations and drive corrective actions to closure.
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Work shoulder-to-shoulder with design, manufacturing, and avionics engineers ensuring optimal production workflow.
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Serve as a technical point of contact for test activities in design reviews and major test events.
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Own the test strategy as the program scales toward flight demonstration and first operational systems.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or related).
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[Senior level only] 5+ years of relevant experience
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Hands-on experience planning and executing test campaigns — environmental, structural, EMI/EMC, and/or functional.
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Strong data analysis and failure-analysis skills, with a systems-level view of how a test result maps back to requirements.
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Comfort with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar).
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Clear technical writing and communication — your procedures and reports need to stand on their own.
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S. person status required (see below).
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with spacecraft, satellite, or other flight-hardware AI&T.
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Familiarity with embedded systems, motor/actuator control, or sensor instrumentation.
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Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, GSFC-STD-7000 / GEVS, or equivalent NASA/DoD specs).
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Experience standing up a test lab or test infrastructure from scratch in a startup or small-team environment.
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Master’s degree in engineering.
Compensation and Benefits
Engineer: $80,000 - $120,000
Senior Engineer: $120,000 - $150,000
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. In addition to the base salary, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options. You will receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and paid parental leave. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Equal Opportunity
Rendezvous Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rendezvous Robotics is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.