Test Engineer

reflect-orbital· Engineering
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📍 Hawthorne HQFullTime💰 USD 100K–205K/yr

About this role

At Reflect, you will be expected to move fast, have a lot of ownership and, most importantly, be able to effect change. If this excites you, we are interested in hearing about your best work and accomplishments across any domain and from any points in your life.

About the Role

As an Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, executing and overseeing test campaigns to prepare our spacecraft for flight. You will own our 'space simulator', and enable very fast iteration of spacecraft design.

Responsibilities

  • Design & execute test plans for comprehensive flight testing (thermal, thermal-vacuum, vibe, shock, radiation, atomic oxygen, other unique testing, etc.

  • Design & build unique testing systems for the novel areas of our spacecraft

  • Work closely with the rest of the engineering team to ensure robust and complete testing

Ideal Qualifications

  • 4–6 years of professional test engineering experience, ideally on spacecraft or other high-reliability hardware

  • L2+ Test Engineering experience, including advanced troubleshooting and escalation handling

  • Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft, and standing up unique testing infrastructure & setups

  • Experience with space environmental testing such as TVAC, vibe, radiation, etc.

  • Strong experience with HITL or flatsat testbeds

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, we are likely still interested in hearing from you. Hiring exceptional individuals is our #1 priority, and we believe that exceptional people often have highly unusual backgrounds.

We are also interested in carving out unique roles for unconventional people that we are excited about working with.

Benefits

Reflect Orbital’s success will hinge on our team, which is why our compensation and benefits plan is designed to reward our employees and support their families as generously as we’re able.

  • Broad choice of medical/dental/vision coverage, Reflect covers 100% of each base-policy

  • Access to HSA, FSA, and 401K

  • Unlimited paid time off, two-weeks per year encouraged

  • Healthy lunches provided daily

Equal Opportunity

Reflect Orbital is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Reflect Orbital is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

More about Reflect Orbital:

Learn more about our team here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Test Engineer role at reflect-orbital?
The listed salary for this Test Engineer position at reflect-orbital is USD 100K–205K/yr. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Test Engineer position at reflect-orbital located?
This Test Engineer role at reflect-orbital is based in Hawthorne HQ. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Test Engineer role at reflect-orbital full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Test Engineer role in the Engineering department at reflect-orbital.
Which team or department does the Test Engineer at reflect-orbital belong to?
This Test Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at reflect-orbital. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Test Engineer position at reflect-orbital?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to reflect-orbital's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Test Engineer job at reflect-orbital posted?
This Test Engineer position at reflect-orbital was posted on Aug 8, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Test Engineer
reflect-orbital · 💰 USD 100K–205K/yr
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