Senior AI&T Engineer

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Senior Test Engineer Job Description

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing tests, procedures, and test articles for electrical and mechanical spaceflight hardware. You will troubleshoot electronics, focusing on fault isolation and root cause determination. Your role will include executing and validating test documentation and equipment, as well as running environmental testing such as shock, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing.

• Design and develop test procedures for spaceflight hardware.
• Troubleshoot electronics to identify and resolve faults.
• Execute and validate test documentation and related equipment.
• Conduct environmental testing including shock, thermal vacuum, and vibration tests.

• Proficiency in test engineering.
• Experience with environmental testing.
• Strong skills in electronics troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with satellite and spaceflight hardware testing.

• Experience with miniaturized sensors and space-based instrumentation.
• Knowledge of EO/IR and RF-based payloads.

The role is based in a manufacturing environment that focuses on the ‘New Space’ small satellite sector, specializing in miniaturized sensors. The projects are unclassified payload programs, one EO/IR-based and the other RF-based, marking a significant scale‑up from previous prototyping and R&D efforts.

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, CO.

The pay range for this position is $43.75 – $64.90/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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