Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer

Job Description

POSITION: Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer

Express Employment Professionals LAX/Hawthorne is seeking a Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer for a cutting-edge aerospace client in El Segundo, CA. For consideration, please email your resume to .

Hours: Full-time, on-site

Pay Range: $110,000 – $160,000/year

Eligible for: Stock options, long-term cash awards, and full benefits package

Job Description for Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer Position:

Develop and own the vehicle integration and test campaign to validate and verify vehicle flight readiness

Take responsibility for technical and programmatic decisions to ensure successful vehicle operations

Create, maintain, and execute detailed build and test procedures

Develop and manage build schedules to ensure timely delivery of flight components, ground support equipment, and software readiness

Maintain and track vehicle system budgets (power, mass, telemetry, etc.) to ensure accuracy across all teams

Evaluate the impact of vehicle design changes and lead execution of change implementation

Own avionics systems, schematics, and harness design

Operate spacecraft in space and maintain systems for optimal performance

Continuously improve the production environment to support mission success

Requirements for Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer Position:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field, with 1+ years of experience (internships and projects included) in systems, integration, or testing

Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills within a collaborative environment

Broad technical expertise across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines

Hands-on experience building aerospace vehicles

Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly and comfortable working on the floor, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Working knowledge of aerospace vehicle subsystems and their integration

Experience managing full project lifecycles, including integration and test phases

Ability to independently solve complex problems, both individually and as part of a team

Proficiency with general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python)

Familiarity with aerospace hardware development practices (qualification testing, design for space environments, cleanliness, etc.)

Experience in technical leadership roles for launch vehicle or satellite development

Background supporting flight tests or spacecraft operations

Familiarity with propulsion systems, integration, and testing

Hands-on experience with wiring schematics, harness design, and manufacturing

Proficiency with Unigraphics NX or similar CAD software

ITAR Requirements:

Due to federal regulations, applicants must be U.S. Persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Learn more about the ITAR here.

Benefits:

Work with an elite team of aerospace professionals

Equity in a fully funded, high-growth space startup

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Full health insurance coverage, including dental and vision

On-site meals: lunch daily, dinner twice a week

Paid maternity/paternity leaveCompany Description

Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express has more than 800 franchise locations that provide a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including Professional, Light Industrial, and Office Services.

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Hiring Ordinance.

Full-time