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Engineers at Argo have a large amount of responsibility placed on them and take on a wide range of projects.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and operate liquid and/or electric propulsion test stands, vacuum facilities, data acquisition system, and fluid control systemsHands-on prototyping, hot-fire testing, troubleshooting, and integration of spacecraft hardware and feed systemsQualify propulsion hardware to ensure survival and performance across expected mission and thermal-vacuum environmentsDraft and implement test procedures, safety protocols, and data analysis pipelines consistent with mission risk posture, and own the outcome of test campaignsProvide technical input to system and component designs and analysisLead and contribute to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), post-test reviews, and Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs) with a heavy emphasis on technical excellenceQualificationsBachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science disciplineComprehensive understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and test operationsUnderstanding of and experience in spacecraft propulsion systemsExperience with DAQ (Data Acquisition) hardware, sensor instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters), and control softwareExperience managing test data and generating data analysis productsCapable of maintaining flexibility in direction under changing circumstancesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsTrack record of delivering novel, excellent technical results Senior Engineer2+ years of experience designing or testing spacecraft propulsion systems5+ years of experience designing and testing propulsion systems, electro-mechanical, and/or thermo-fluidic systems that operate in harsh environmentsPreferred QualificationsConducted full test campaigns of spacecraft propulsion systemsExperience with operation and troubleshooting of vacuum test facilitiesExperience with fluid/P&ID design software, CAD, and structural/thermal analysis tools (e.g., Siemens NX, ANSYS)Experience with a high-level programing language (e.g. python, matlab)Hands-on experience with pressurized fluid systems, propellant handling, or water electrochemistryAbility to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, rewarding work environment.","company":"Argo Space","rawCompany":"argo space","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T13:22:30.392Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336415","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-propulsion-unit-and-propulsion-unit-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Test Engineer","description":"Test Engineer (All Levels)As a Test Engineer at Argo, you will work with a team of exceptional engineers to support the end-to-end development of water-based propulsion systems and the electronics that measure and control them for our family of reusable, in-space transport vehicles. 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