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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Mclaurin Aerospace
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Integration Tests
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cd5c91029315d0b9

## About the Role

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!, This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

 * Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
 * Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field emphasis on electrical, thermal, pressure systems and mechanical engineering.
 * Experience supporting complex aerospace, flight hardware, test, integration, operations, or vehicle/system development activities.
 * Experience working across multiple disciplines to coordinate technical work and drive execution.
 * Experience developing or supporting engineering documentation, procedures, plans, or readiness products.
 * Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with NASA or human spaceflight/project engineering processes.
 * Experience supporting spacecraft, payload, or other complex system integration and tests.
 * Experience with hardware handling, transportation, GSE, pathfinding, or environmental/functional test campaigns.
 * Experience supporting readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, or integrated test execution.
 * Experience with operations concept development, console operations, training development, or certification planning.
 * Familiarity with configuration-controlled environments and disciplined engineering execution.
 * Ability to balance near-term execution needs with longer-range program grow

## Description

* Support test activities with emphasis on thermal, electrical, pressure systems and mechanical components associated with the project.
 * Coordinate with engineering, integration and test, operations, logistics, quality, safety, and project stakeholders to plan and execute assigned work.
 * Develop, update, and maintain engineering products such as work packages, procedures, test plans, readiness documentation, status products, and closeout materials.
 * Help identify, track, and resolve technical, schedule, integration, and execution issues affecting vehicle and ground activities.
 * Support pre-test, test, and post-test activities, including pathfinding, rehearsals, configuration coordination, anomaly resolution, and lessons learned capture.
 * Contribute to integrated test readiness and mission support planning for system activities.
 * Provide day-to-day coordination and clear communication across multiple organizations to ensure work remains aligned to program priorities, milestones, and mission objectives.
 * Grow into broader responsibilities supporting future operations staffing, certification, and surface mission readiness.


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