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Senior Test Engineer
| Company | Astra |
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| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $130000 – $165000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on test or lab experience (internships, university clubs, or personal projects welcome)
- Exposure to cryogenic, high-pressure, or flammable fluid systems
- Proficient in at least one programming language (Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.)
- Comfortable working with instrumentation: sensors, actuators, solenoids, etc.
- Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)
- B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute engine and component-level tests that qualify hardware for flight.
- Own test campaigns end-to-end – from planning and hardware integration to real-time operations and post-test analysis.
- Collaborate with design, integration, and operations teams to shepherd hardware through development, test, and flight readiness.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain data acquisition systems (primarily National Instruments).
- Design and build mechanical, fluid, and structural test systems – including cryogenic, high-pressure, and hazardous fluid setups.
- Develop automated, repeatable, and safe test procedures and control sequences.
- Collaborate with technicians through fabrication, assembly, and test execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years in aerospace, automotive, or high-performance system testing
- Experience troubleshooting test stand anomalies
- Familiarity with designing systems for maintainability and field operation
