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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** LTA Research
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $79,040.0 - $93,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, C++ (Programming Language), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Robotic Automation Software, Sensor Fusion
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d7b7b27fa98eb723

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Robotic systems?, * Experience: 3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments.

 * Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced "build-test-fail-fix" cycle.
 * Collaboration: Strong communication skills to interface between multidisciplinary sub-teams.

Compliance Requirements:

 * Background check clearance
 * Drug Test clearance wherever applicable

## Description

The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domains-Mechanical, Software, or GNC-to integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows., Candidate's core domain, responsibilities will include:

 * Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components (CAD design), propulsion test mounts, and envelope integration.
 * Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.
 * Software: Development of flight control logic, telemetry processing, or embedded systems (C++/Python).
 * GNC: Refining autonomous navigation algorithms, stability analysis, and sensor fusion (IMU/GPS/Barometric).


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