{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"73bd628d9992fca8954047aa","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/73bd628d9992fca8954047aa","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/73bd628d9992fca8954047aa","title":"Senior Space Simulation Test Engineer","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will lead the design, execution, and management of environmental tests for space systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability under vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC, and pressure conditions. You shape test plans and methodologies to support high-quality production and qualification testing. You will leverage data to drive improvements and troubleshoot issues on spacecraft and test equipment. This is a chance to impact scalable space hardware development at a fast-growing aerospace company.\n\nCompensation / Benefitsequity in Apex100% company-paid health, dental, and visionpto 15–20 days + 10 holidays401(k) with generous matching8 weeks parental leave + childcare reimbursementdaily catered lunch and snacks\nResponsibilitiesDevelop, execute, and manage test plans, procedures, protocols, and requirements for environmental testing and checkouts (vibration, shock, thermal cycling, TVAC, EMI/EMC, pneumatic pressure)Scope, purchase, set-up and maintain environmental testing equipment (e.g., vibration shakers, thermal chambers)Perform production and qualification level environmental testing with functional and performance checksAnalyze test data, interpret results, and generate comprehensive test reportsDiagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across spacecraft and test equipmentCollaborate with cross-functional teams (production, design, quality assurance) to identify and resolve issuesContinuously improve testing processes and methodologies for accuracy and efficiencyProvide technical support and guidance to engineers and techniciansStay updated on industry trends and best practices in environmental testing\nKey requirementsU.S. Persons status is required for access to export-controlled dataBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field6+ years of experience in environmental testing within the aerospace industryStrong knowledge of aerospace testing standards and regulations (MIL-STD-461, GSFC-STD-7000, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810)Experience with operating and maintaining environmental testing equipmentExperience with instrumentation used in environmental testing (thermocouples, accelerometers, DAQ)Excellent analytical skills and attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environmentstrong written and verbal communicationcollaboration in multidisciplinary teamsanalytical mindsetenvironmental testing standards (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810)operation and maintenance of shakers and thermal chambersinstrumentation (thermocouples, accelerometers, DAQ)","company":"Apex Technology","rawCompany":"apex technology","city":"Long Beach","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:26:48.897Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Space Simulation Test Engineer","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will lead the design, execution, and management of environmental tests for space systems. 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