Senior AI&T Engineer

• Design comprehensive test plans, procedures, and test articles for electrical and mechanical spaceflight hardware.

• Develop and document test setups, including required equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation, to support validation of spaceflight components and systems.

• Execute test procedures accurately and consistently, ensuring all steps are followed and results are clearly recorded.

• Validate test documentation and equipment, confirming that test configurations meet engineering and mission requirements.

• Perform environmental testing, including shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) tests, to qualify hardware for operation in space environments.

• Monitor and control environmental test conditions to ensure they align with specified test profiles and standards.

• Conduct electronics troubleshooting, including fault isolation and root cause determination, for issues discovered during testing.

• Analyze test data to identify anomalies, trends, and performance margins, and provide clear, actionable feedback to design and engineering teams.

• Document test results, findings, and recommendations in a clear and organized manner for use in design verification and mission readiness reviews.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to refine test requirements, improve test coverage, and support design improvements.

• Support the qualification and acceptance of spaceflight hardware for satellite missions by ensuring all required tests are completed and documented.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability in all testing activities within a manufacturing and test environment., The role is based in a manufacturing and test environment focused on the development and qualification of spaceflight hardware. You will work hands-on with test equipment, environmental chambers, vibration and shock test systems, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) facilities to validate satellite components and integrated systems. The environment emphasizes precision, safety, and adherence to documented procedures, with close collaboration among engineering, test, and production teams. Work may involve time in clean or controlled areas, as well as on the lab floor around active test setups and instrumentation.

• Proven experience in test engineering for electrical and mechanical hardware, preferably in aerospace or spaceflight applications.

• Hands-on experience with environmental testing, including shock, vibration, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing.

• Strong electronics troubleshooting skills, including fault isolation and root cause determination for complex hardware systems.

• Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans for spaceflight or high-reliability hardware.

• Ability to create, review, and validate detailed test documentation and test configurations.

• Familiarity with testing and qualification of spaceflight hardware, including satellites or related systems.

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting test data and identifying hardware performance issues.

• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing and test environment with cross-functional engineering teams.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results and collaborating with stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with small satellite platforms or CubeSats.

• Background in testing miniaturized sensors or space-based instrumentation.

• Familiarity with environmental test standards and best practices for spaceflight hardware.

• Experience supporting missions that operate in challenging environments such as very low Earth orbit (VLEO).

• Interest in contributing to innovative, pathfinding space missions and emerging “New Space” technologies.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.75 - $64.90/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.