Outpost
Lead Engineer, Integration and Test
Los Angeles, California
Work authorization required$160k-$220kDetected 8 days ago
LogisticsAvionicsElectrical Engineering
About the role
- Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead.
Responsibilities
- Own the integration and test strategy for the return vehicle, from component-level bring-up through full-vehicle qualification
- Lead a small team of engineers and technicians executing AI&T
- Develop and execute test procedures, including environmental and functional test campaigns
- Drive anomaly investigation and resolution during integration and test
- Own test documentation and support flight readiness reviews
- Help build and refine AI&T processes and tooling as the company scales
- We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy.
- This role leads test campaigns end to end from planning through flight readiness and leads a small team of engineers and technicians executing that work.
- You'll partner closely with structures, avionics, propulsion, and software teams to resolve cross-discipline issues, and you'll help build the AI&T processes and tooling Outpost needs as it scales.
- 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration and test
- Proven experience leading test campaigns from planning through flight readiness
- Strong understanding of environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, acoustic)
- Experience with reusable or return vehicles specifically
- Experience with proof and acceptance test campaigns
- You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
- Experience developing test procedures, anomaly resolution, and test reporting
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and technicians
- Comfortable working hands-on in a machine shop/lab environment alongside leading strategy
- Program or test management experience
Nice to have
- Preferred Experience
Compensation
- $160 - $220k annual salary, based on experience and equity component
- Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
Benefits
- Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered.
- We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
- Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
- Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
- Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
Company info
- Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!
- We're looking for a Lead Engineer, Integration and Test to own assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) for Outpost's return vehicles.
- Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
- We're a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U
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