Integration & Test Engineer

Gravitics, Inc

$110K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of experience in integration or systems-focused engineering
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical, or fluid system assembly
  • Proficient in test execution for pressure systems or avionics
  • Ability to interpret engineering and wiring diagrams
  • Experience writing or executing test procedures
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field
  • Willingness to travel and support operations during off-hours

Responsibilities

  • Support integration of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems
  • Develop and execute system-level test procedures
  • Perform functional checkouts and system operations
  • Prepare and manage test and ground support equipment
  • Diagnose integration issues and implement corrective actions
  • Review engineering drawings and interface control documents
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Participate in large assembly operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Company equity options
  • Employee discounts on products and services
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking for an Integration & Test Engineer to support the assembly, integration, and verification of large space structures and flight hardware. You'll work closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure hardware is integrated safely, correctly, and efficiently. This role spans both hands-on support on the build floor and technical development of test procedures, system checkouts, and integrated operations.

As an Integration & Test Engineer, you'll help define test setups, support mechanical/electrical/fluid system bring-up, resolve integration issues, and ensure hardware meets flight-ready requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Support mechanical, electrical, and fluid system integration for flight and ground hardware
  • Develop, refine, and execute test procedures for subsystem and system-level tests
  • Support functional checkouts, leak checks, pressure tests, electrical continuity tests, and integrated system operations
  • Drive preparation of test equipment, ground support equipment (GSE), sensors, and instrumentation
  • Assist in diagnosing integration issues and support corrective actions with engineering and technicians
  • Review engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and interface control documents (ICDs)
  • Ensure hardware is integrated in compliance with safety standards, configuration control, and quality requirements
  • Support test data review, anomaly documentation, and issue tracking
  • Participate in lifting, mating, and alignment operations for large assemblies
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, design, quality, and operations teams during build-to-test handoffs
  • Contribute to improvements of integration processes, test methods, and test documentation

About You

You enjoy working at the intersection of engineering design and real hardware. You're hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting fast-paced operations on the build and test floor. You can troubleshoot unexpected issues with a systematic approach, communicate clearly, and adapt quickly to changing priorities. You respect procedure but aren't afraid to recommend improvements.

Required Attributes
  • 3-5+ years of experience in integration, testing, or systems-focused engineering
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical, or fluid system assembly or checkout
  • Familiarity with test execution involving pressure systems, electrical systems, or avionics
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and fluid schematics
  • Experience writing or executing test procedures
  • Strong problem-solving skills using first-principles and hands-on troubleshooting
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work around large hardware
  • Willingness to work evenings/weekends or travel occasionally to support critical operations
  • This role will support programs for U.S. Government customers, including national security and defense-related missions. Candidates must be willing to work on Civil, Commercial, and Defense-related projects.

Bonus Points for
  • Experience with integration or test of spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, or other high-reliability systems
  • Familiarity with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock, pressure, EMI/EMC)
  • Experience with leak testing, pressure systems, hazardous operations, or GN2/He/propellant systems
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems
  • Experience developing work instructions or supporting technicians during integration
  • Experience in safety-critical or configuration-controlled environments
  • Experience performing hands-on mechanical or electrical assembly


Compensation and Benefits

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just one component of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more.

About Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Salary Range

$110,000-$140,000 USD

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