Test Engineer

Please note:

this is a 6-month contract position.

The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domains—Mechanical, Software, or GNC—to integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows.

• Mechanical:
  Design and iteration of lightweight structural components (CAD design), propulsion test mounts, and envelope integration.
• Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.
• Software:
  Development of flight control logic, telemetry processing, or embedded systems (C++/Python).
• GNC:
  Refining autonomous navigation algorithms, stability analysis, and sensor fusion (IMU/GPS/Barometric).

• Experience:
  
  3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments.
• Agility:
  Ability to work in a fast-paced "build-test-fail-fix" cycle.
• Collaboration:
  
  Strong communication skills to interface between multidisciplinary sub-teams.

• Background check clearance
• Drug Test clearance wherever applicable

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, 70% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

$38 - $45 an hour

Equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.