What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer (Hardware/Launch Infrastructure) position at iRocket?
As iRocket advances toward frequent launches, we need a Test Engineer focused on hardware and launch infrastructure to validate subsystems, ground support equipment, integration, and launch-site readiness.
The Role
The Role
- Lead test programs for launch-pad hardware, ground support systems (GSE), avionics integration, and vehicle subsystem checkout
- Develop test plans, write procedures, execute dry-runs, and perform full system validation
- Troubleshoot hardware anomalies, manage data acquisition and reporting, work with cross-functional teams to close issues
- Support launch operations: pre-launch checkouts, integrated systems tests, post-launch data reviews, and lessons learned
- Drive configuration management, test-to-flight traceability, and audit readiness
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related)
- 2 years of test engineering experience in aerospace, launch, or hardware integration/test environment
- Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, hardware integration, and test stand operations
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and launch cadence goals
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Wellness Resources