Test Conductor

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

We are seeking a technically capable and mission-focused Test Conductor to support the planning, execution, and coordination of spacecraft flight hardware, software and space defense system testing. In this role, you will serve as the central point of coordination during integrated test activities, ensuring test objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures and mission requirements.

You will work at the intersection of systems engineering, hardware, software, integration, operations, and mission assurance— supporting and collaborating with subsystem engineering teams through complex spacecraft and subsystem test campaigns while maintaining rigorous configuration control, procedural discipline, and real-time situational awareness.

You will play a key role in verifying that mission-critical spacecraft and space defense systems are ready to perform in demanding operational environments. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in hands-on test environments, communicates clearly under pressure, and enjoys bringing multidisciplinary teams together to solve complex technical problems.

• Support and conduct spacecraft, subsystem, and integrated system test activities from pre-test readiness through execution, anomaly resolution, and test closeout
• Develop, review, and execute detailed test procedures, test plans, test scripts, and operational sequences
• Design, develop and/or modify test and data display pages (computer screens showing essential command, status and safety data used during testing, launch, and potentially on-orbit).
• Support the development, integration, and testing of spacecraft and Ground Support systems
• Attend pre-test briefings, verify test roles and communication protocols, and verify personnel, hardware, software, facilities, and instrumentation are ready for test
• Perform real-time test execution, including procedural steps, holds, aborts, redlines, configuration changes, and recovery activities
• Monitor spacecraft and ground system telemetry, test equipment, system health, limits, and performance during test operations
• Maintain configuration control and ensure the correct hardware, software, firmware, procedures, and ground support equipment are used throughout test execution
• Assist with troubleshooting and anomaly investigation with subsystem subject matter experts while maintaining safe system configurations
• Document test results, anomalies, procedural deviations, configuration changes, and lessons learned
• Support spacecraft integration, functional testing, mission simulations, environmental testing, and launch or mission readiness activities
• Participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), design reviews, mission readiness reviews, failure investigations, and technical assessments
• Support environmental qualification and acceptance testing, including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC campaigns
• Collaborate with systems engineering to verify requirements, maintain test traceability, and ensure verification objectives are successfully completed
• Support development and improvement of test infrastructure, ground support equipment, automation, telemetry displays, and test processes
• Help establish disciplined test operations that enable Quantum Space to move quickly without compromising mission assurance, personnel safety, or hardware integrity

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• 2–5+ years of professional experience supporting aerospace, defense, spacecraft, launch vehicle, missile, avionics, satellite, or other complex high-reliability systems
• Experience planning, executing, or supporting integrated hardware and/or software test operations
• Ability to understand complex system architectures,…