Momentus · 1 day ago
Electrical Systems Test Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expMomentus is an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, focusing on the commercialization of space. They are seeking an Electrical Systems Test Engineer to support spacecraft and subsystem testing in a fast-paced environment, requiring a deep understanding of spacecraft design and integration.
AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop deep understanding of the spacecraft design across all disciplines
Support integration and testing of flight spacecraft
Support qualification and acceptance testing of spacecraft subsystems
Create test plans and procedures to validate spacecraft and subsystem performance
Assist with flight software testing and validation
Support on-orbit operations and flight anomaly resolution activities
Develop and maintain laboratory facilities for spacecraft testing
Contribute to interface control documents (ICDs) and interface change notices (ICNs) from outside vendors for acceptance testing requirements
Participate in non-conformance reports (NCRs), engineering change notices (ECNs), re-do drawings, and redlines during spacecraft build phase
Contribute to continual process feedback and improvement, in particular for PLM/CM procedures and tools
This position will occasionally require flexible working hours including nights and weekends to support spacecraft testing and operations
Qualification
Required
Experience integrating and testing spacecraft avionics hardware
Experience working with embedded systems
Experience with embedded software regression testing
Experience using laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, and power supplies
Experience with test automation and scripting in python
Experience using basic data analysis to validate system performance and identify anomalies
Ability to work independently
Excellent technical communications skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
BS degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
5+ year relevant experience
Preferred
Understanding of spacecraft avionics functions, failure modes, and debugging strategies
Knowledge of spacecraft operations, flight software qualification, and/or spacecraft GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) a strong plus
Working knowledge of spacecraft design and integration
Exposure to configuration management concepts and implementations
Exposure with model-based systems engineering concepts
Experience with requirements management, validation, and verification
Hands-on experience with digital, analog, and mixed signal electronics
Previous experience working on DoD and other USG development and deployment programs
Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Short and long term disability and life insurance
Flexible PTO
11 paid holidays
Sick time
Paid parental leave
Company
Momentus
Momentus is a commercial space company providing satellite buses, in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and in-orbit services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$177.12MKey Investors
J.J. Astor & Co.Space Infrastructures VenturesPrime Movers Lab
2025-10-14Post Ipo Equity· $7M
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $4M
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Rob Schwarz
CTO
Eric Williams
CFO
Recent News
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