Senior Environmental Test Engineer

Loft Orbital•Golden, CO 80402, US• Full Time

Posted 1 month ago• Aerospace Engineering• Operations

Compensation

$150,000–$200,000/year

Job Description

Wanna join the adventure?

As a Senior Environmental Test Engineer at Loft Orbital, you will be responsible for the design, execution, and improvement of environmental testing that ensures the reliability and performance of Loft’s space hardware—from components and assemblies to full spacecraft.

You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and software teams to develop test plans, execute environmental and functional test procedures, then analyze the results to ensure our satellites and components meet mission requirements. This role offers the opportunity to expand your expertise with a variety of complex aerospace hardware and software, all while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

About this Role:

Support the design, development, and execution of environmental test plans, procedures, setups, and instrumentation for spacecraft and component-level testing.

Execute and document environmental and functional tests, including vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Collect, analyze, and interpret test data; generate reports and document results, flags, and non-conformances.

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure tests align with mission requirements, schedules, and quality standards.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives for test documentation, configuration control, and data management.

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.

7-10 years of experience in aerospace or related hardware testing.

Familiarity with test methods and environmental test standards (e.g., GEVS, MIL-STD).

Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and test specifications.

Proficiency with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and control systems.

Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).

A high degree of integrity and a strong sense of ownership.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Proficient working hands-on with hardware and in test lab environments.

Nice to Haves:

Exposure to requirements verification and validation processes.

Experience supporting satellite or similarly complex aerospace environmental test campaigns.

Familiarity with data management tools or configuration control systems.

Willingness to support some off-hours or weekend testing when required.

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA

100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks in office

International exposure to our team in France

Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent

Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support

Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

Relocation assistance when applicable

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

Optimize Your Resume for This Job

Get a match score and see exactly which keywords you're missing

Optimize Resume

Ready to Apply?

This will take you to Loft Orbital's application page

Apply on Loft Orbital ↗

Job Details

Department: Operations
Category: Aerospace Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Golden, CO
Posted: Mar 10, 2026, 02:34 PM
Listed: Mar 10, 2026, 03:15 PM
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

About Loft Orbital

Part of the growing frontier tech ecosystem pushing the edges of what's possible.

View Company Profile Visit Website ↗More Aerospace Engineering Jobs

More Roles at Loft Orbital

Loft Orbital

Supply Chain

Sub-Contracts Manager

San Francisco, CA$130K - $160K Contract

Sub-Contracts Manager

Golden, CO$130K - $160K Contract

Social Media Specialist

Abu Dhabi, AE Full Time

Technical Program Manager

Golden, CO$120K - $160K Full Time

Golden, CO$80K - $90K Full Time

1 week ago

Technician

1 week ago

View All Loft Orbital Jobs

Similar Aerospace Engineering Roles

Domu Technology Inc.

Aerospace Engineering

Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA$150K - $270K Full Time

14 minutes ago

Aerospace Engineering

14 minutes ago

Surface Labs

RemoteAerospace Engineering

AI GTM Engineer Intern

San Francisco, CA$10K - $20K/month Internship

12 hours ago

RemoteAerospace Engineering

12 hours ago

Surface Labs

RemoteAerospace Engineering

AI Ads Engineer Intern

San Francisco, CA$5K - $10K/month Internship

12 hours ago

RemoteAerospace Engineering

12 hours ago

View All Aerospace Engineering Jobs

Found this role interesting?

Browse More Jobs

Senior Environmental Test Engineer

Loft Orbital

Apply ↗

See full compensation ladder for Software Engineer at Loft Orbital

Real salary data from H1B filings, public bands, and verified community submissions.

Career Guides

Airbus Defence & Space: What Working There Actually Looks Like

Inside guide to Airbus Defence & Space careers: Ariane 6, Eurostar, Orion ESM programs, salary ranges across Europe, Graduate Programme, and hiring process.

Thales Alenia Space Careers: What You Need to Know Before Applying

Inside guide to Thales Alenia Space careers: Galileo, MetOp, SpaceRider programs, salary ranges, locations across France and Italy, hiring process, and work culture.

How to Write a Resume for Space Industry Jobs

Practical guide to writing resumes for aerospace and space jobs: ATS optimization, keywords by role, translating experience from other industries, clearance listing, and cover letters.

View all articles →