Observable Space

Test Engineer, Ground Systems

Los Angeles, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 109 days ago

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About the role

As a Test Engineer, Ground Systems, you will work across our full product line, focusing on robotic ground-based telescope systems and observatory infrastructure.

Architect, implement, and document test systems for ground-based observatory and telescope platforms.
Design and maintain automated test frameworks that validate system performance, reliability, and integration.
Build and operate hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) and system-level test environments.
Develop simulation environments to emulate real-world operating conditions, including sensor inputs, control systems, and communication interfaces.
Collaborate closely with embedded, electrical, mechanical, and software teams to ensure comprehensive system validation.
Support hardware bring-up, integration, and field testing of ground systems.
Participate in product design reviews to ensure testability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
You will design, build, and operate test systems that validate the performance, reliability, and integration of our hardware and software in real-world environments.
We require a minimum of 3 days per week in our office to support collaboration and team culture. (LA Office only)

5+ years of experience in test engineering, embedded systems, or systems-level development.
Experience designing and implementing system-level or hardware-integrated test environments.
Experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.) for debugging and validation.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and debug at the electrical-software boundary.
Strong debugging intuition and ability to diagnose complex system-level issues.
Experience working in fast-paced prototyping environments with rapid iteration cycles.

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testing or simulation-based validation systems.
Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS, or firmware development environments.
Experience with networking systems, distributed control systems, or telemetry pipelines.
Experience with environmental testing or field deployment of hardware systems.
Contributions to open-source testing frameworks or embedded systems projects.
Passion for astronomy, physics, and scientific exploration.
We encourage everyone to rest, recharge, and take care of themselves.
Cutting-Edge Tools - Get access to the latest hardware and software you need to do your best work.

Competitive Compensation - A salary package aligned with industry standards and your experience.

Equity Opportunities - Take part in our success with stock options.
Unlimited PTO - Take the time you need with our flexible, trust-based vacation policy, including paid holidays.
Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of the premium paid by the employer for employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Mission-Driven Culture - Be part of a team working on meaningful challenges with real-world impact.
Flexible Work Environment - Enjoy working from our office or in a hybrid work setup with the flexibility to work remotely part of the week.

equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This listing is sourced directly from Observable Space's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.