Xona · 15 hours ago
Spacecraft Test Engineer
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelXona is a navigational intelligence company dedicated to providing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to devices worldwide. The Spacecraft Test Engineer role involves hands-on testing and integration, supporting spacecraft builds and environmental testing to ensure readiness for flight.
AerospaceGPSInformation ServicesNavigationSatellite CommunicationSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support development of test plans, procedures, and readiness reviews
Execute TVAC, vibe, and functional tests at both subsystem and spacecraft levels
Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to schedule and conduct test campaigns
Lead or assist anomaly response, debug, and corrective actions
Ensure test execution is safe, efficient, and well-documented
Support first spacecraft builds and mechanical/electrical integration activities
Assist with handling, functional checkouts, component installs, and test sequencing
Maintain configuration tracking for test articles, sensors, and harnesses
Contribute to spacecraft readiness for environmental qualification
Specify and set up sensors, DAQ equipment, and cabling
Collect, reduce, and analyze test data for design closure and reporting
Participate in test reports, anomaly documentation, and design reviews
Help develop fixtures, adaptors, harnesses, and test tooling
Support build-out of test processes, lab infrastructure, and procedures
Senior candidates may drive vendor selection, standards, and test methodologies
Takes responsibility for test execution, schedules, data, and configuration
Enjoys hands-on hardware work and multidisciplinary problem solving
Communicates clearly and proactively during fast-paced build/test cycles
Balances precision with execution speed and safety
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Test, or relevant engineering field
Experience with hardware testing (lab, environmental, aerospace, or similar)
Interest in spacecraft integration, testing, and hands-on hardware
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)
Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR
Preferred
Experience with TVAC or vibration testing
Experience with environmental test standards (GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS)
Familiarity with DAQs, sensors, test instrumentation, and control systems
Experience with scripting or programming for test automation, GUI panels, or hardware control (e.g., Python, Node-RED, LabVIEW, PyVISA, SCPI, or similar)
Experience with data reduction and reporting (Python/MATLAB)
Prior spacecraft, aerospace, or high-reliability hardware test experience
Experience supporting first-article builds, integration, or I&T
Company
Xona
Xona is launching a LEO satellite network bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth..
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$151.42MKey Investors
Craft VenturesSpaceWERXFirst Spark Ventures
2025-06-26Series B· $92M
2025-06-26Grant· $20M
2024-05-08Series A· $19M
Leadership Team
Brian Manning
Co-Founder & CEO
Bryan Chan
Co-Founder, VP Corporate Strategy
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