Test Engineer III

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Centennial, CO

• Write, develop, and execute system-level satellite test procedures and scripts, from test readiness through hands‑on execution
• Support initial vehicle power‑on activities and full satellite test campaigns
• Perform system-level troubleshooting and anomaly resolution, anticipating next steps in the test flow and escalating issues appropriately
• Support testing across satellite subsystems, including Electrical Power, Propulsion, Thermal, GN&C, and Data Handling
• Write and triage Python test scripts to support test execution
• Use LabVIEW and related tools to support test operations
• Collaborate with a small, experienced test team supporting multiple satellite programs
• Support 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift operations on a fair rotation, with occasional weekend work

• 5+ years of test engineering experience; senior‑level candidates preferred
• Experience with system-level satellite testing (ground-only or aviation test experience alone is not sufficient); strong subsystem-level satellite test experience will also be considered
• Familiarity with Python (preferred), C++, or another object‑oriented language, with the ability to write and triage test scripts
• System-level troubleshooting and anomaly resolution experience
• Knowledge of Electrical, RF, GN&C, Propulsion, Thermal, or similar subsystems
• LabVIEW experience
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Centennial, CO
• Ability to support 1st (6:00am–2:00pm), 2nd (2:00pm–10:00pm), and 3rd shifts on a rotation
• Preferred: COSMOS / OpenC3 experience
• Preferred:
  Network architecture knowledge
• Preferred:
  Data Handling experience, including RS-422 and other bus protocols
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting a satellite test program through to launch

• Job Type: Contract
• Location:
  
  Centennial, CO
• Pay Rate Range: $60-84/hr
• Required US Citizen and Active TS/SCI clearance required.

• Protingent offers competitive salaries
• insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
• education/certification reimbursement
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• an administered 401k plan

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.