Stealth Mode ยท 1 day ago
Test Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expStealth Mode is an Aerospace & Defense startup based in El Segundo, comprised of former engineers from SpaceX and Lockheed. They are looking for a Test Engineer to coordinate and execute missile testing programs, ensuring safe and efficient testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Software
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for ground and flight tests of missile systems
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to secure required test resources (facilities, equipment, test ranges)
Manage logistics for testing in various environments, including the Mojave Desert and designated drone fields
Set up and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
Oversee live-fire and flight test activities, ensuring compliance with all range safety and mission requirements
Monitor and evaluate real-time test performance parameters (telemetry, radar, sensor data)
Collect, organize, and validate test data from multiple instrumentation sources
Perform detailed post-test data analysis to verify performance against test objectives
Generate test reports to document results, findings, and recommendations for system improvements
Integration and Troubleshooting: Collaborate with engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software systems
Identify, diagnose, and resolve test anomalies, system defects, and performance issues
Propose design or process changes based on test findings to enhance reliability and system performance
Safety and Compliance: Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, government regulations, and company policies during testing
Maintain detailed records of test activities to support certification and compliance requirements
Participate in risk assessments and contribute to continuous improvement of safety processes
Act as liaison between test teams, flight operations, and program management
Communicate test progress, challenges, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels
Provide input into design changes, planning cycles, and broader organizational initiatives related to test activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
4+ years of hands-on experience in testing or integration within aerospace, defense, or a related industry
Proficiency in data acquisition systems and instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, telemetry)
Understanding of aerospace structures, propulsion, guidance systems, and flight dynamics
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, or software issues
Preferred
Basic proficiency in C/C++ embedded software and operating in a Linux environment
Exposure to missile system testing, flight test programs, or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations
Familiarity with test environments such as desert proving grounds, remote drone fields, or similar test sites
Company
Stealth Mode
Stealth Mode
1001-5000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase