Test Engineer (Hardware/Launch Infrastructure)

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 and data acquisition systems.
  • Proficient in hardware integration and test stand operations.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with changing requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead test programs for launch-pad hardware and ground support systems.
  • Develop and write test plans, procedures, and execute dry-runs.
  • Troubleshoot hardware anomalies and manage data acquisition.
  • Support pre-launch checkouts, integrated systems tests, and post-launch reviews.
  • Drive configuration management and audit readiness.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
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
  • 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.

Requirements
  • 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.

Benefits
  • 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

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