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Stealth Mode • El Segundo, California, United States
Role & seniority: Senior/Lead Test Engineer – Head of Test Engineering (multidisciplinary)
Stack/tools: system-level test engineering across hardware, software, and systems; ground/flight tests; instrumentation, telemetry, data pipelines; test facilities; range operations/range safety; collaboration with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and mechanical teams
Build and lead the Test Engineering team and define test strategy/infrastructure (ground facilities, flight test plans, instrumentation, telemetry, data pipelines)
Drive end-to-end test campaigns from subcomponent validation to integrated system flight tests
Ensure compliance with aerospace/defense standards while enabling rapid iteration and supporting mission readiness for live demonstrations and deployments
8+ years in aerospace/defense or high-reliability industries
Deep experience in system-level test engineering (flight/ground/environmental testing, instrumentation)
Proven multi-disciplinary leadership in fast development cycles
Strong background in at least one: propulsion testing, avionics validation, systems integration, or range operations
Hands-on operator mindset; able to troubleshoot hardware, software, and test infrastructure
Experience with missiles/interceptors or high-performance aerospace vehicles
Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD, and range safety requirements
Ability to thrive in high-stakes campaigns
We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley rms. We're assembling a high-agency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.
Responsibilities Build and lead the Test Engineering team spanning hardware, software, and systems test disciplines.
Develop and own test strategy and infrastructure: ground test facilities, flight test plans, instrumentation, telemetry, and data pipelines.
Drive end-to-end test campaigns: from subcomponent validation through integrated system flight tests. Partner with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and mechanical teams to define test requirements and accelerate development cycles. Establish rapid iteration and feedback loops, ensuring failures become data, and data becomes progress. Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense test standards while balancing the need for speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Lead mission readiness efforts for live intercept demonstrations and operational deployments.
QualificationsRequired
8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or equivalent high-reliability industries. Deep knowledge of system-level test engineering, including flight tests, ground tests, environmental testing, and instrumentation. Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams through rapid development and execution cycles.
Strong technical background in at least one of: propulsion testing, avionics validation, systems integration, or range operations. Comfort working in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments where speed and iteration matter. Hands-on operator mindset—able to both lead and personally troubleshoot hardware, software, and test infrastructure.
Preferred Experience with missile systems, interceptors, or high-performance aerospace vehicles. Familiarity with aerospace qualification standards (DO-160, MIL-STD, etc.) and range safety requirements.
Strong technical background in all one of: propulsion testing, avionics validation, systems integration, or range operations. Ability to thrive in high-stakes test campaigns with operators and government stakeholders.