# Sr. Test Engineer, HITL at Observable Space

- Company: Observable Space
- What the company does: Developer of a line of software-defined telescopes designed to improve space observation capabilities. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://observable.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $123K to $160K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-25
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/observable-space/59930e72-603a-411d-b4c9-b300af987150
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/observable-space-sr-test-engineer-hitl/

## About the role

As a Senior Test Engineer, HITL, you will work across our full product line, from robotic ground-based telescope systems to future on-orbit platforms. You will design, build, and operate hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test systems that validate the performance, reliability, and integration of our hardware and software systems.

## What they're looking for

- Experience with spacecraft, aerospace systems, robotics, or other high-reliability environments
- Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS, or firmware development workflows
- Experience building simulation environments or digital twins for system validation
- Knowledge of communication protocols and telemetry systems used in distributed or remote systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test infrastructure for hardware-integrated systems
- Background in vision systems, sensors, or control systems

Tags: Engineering