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Stealth Mode · 4 hours ago

Director of Test Engineering

positionEl Segundo, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date8+ years exp

Stealth Mode is a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA, founded by a team from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin. They are seeking a Director of Test Engineering to build and lead the Test Engineering team, develop test strategies, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards while driving rapid test campaigns.

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Hiring Manager
Dirk White
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Responsibilities

Build and lead the Test Engineering team spanning hardware, software, and systems test disciplines
Develop and own test strategy and infrastructure: ground test facilities, flight test plans, instrumentation, telemetry, and data pipelines
Drive end-to-end test campaigns: from subcomponent validation through integrated system flight tests
Partner with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and mechanical teams to define test requirements and accelerate development cycles
Establish rapid iteration and feedback loops, ensuring failures become data, and data becomes progress
Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense test standards while balancing the need for speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
Lead mission readiness efforts for live intercept demonstrations and operational deployments

Qualification

System-level test engineeringPropulsion testingAvionics validationInstrumentationAerospace qualification standardsLeading multidisciplinary teamsHands-on operator mindsetComfort in fast-paced environmentsHigh-stakes test campaigns

Required

8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or equivalent high-reliability industries
Deep knowledge of system-level test engineering, including flight tests, ground tests, environmental testing, and instrumentation
Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams through rapid development and execution cycles
Strong technical background in at least one of: propulsion testing, avionics validation, systems integration, or range operations
Comfort working in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments where speed and iteration matter
Hands-on operator mindset—able to both lead and personally troubleshoot hardware, software, and test infrastructure

Preferred

Experience with missile systems, interceptors, or high-performance aerospace vehicles
Familiarity with aerospace qualification standards (DO-160, MIL-STD, etc.) and range safety requirements
Strong technical background in all one of: propulsion testing, avionics validation, systems integration, or range operations
Ability to thrive in high-stakes test campaigns with operators and government stakeholders

Company

Stealth Mode

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Stealth Mode
people-size1001-5000 employees

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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