# Spacecraft Test Engineer at Xona Space Systems

- Company: Xona Space Systems
- What the company does: Xona develops satellite navigation services delivering positioning, navigation, and timing data via a Low Earth Orbit network. Backed by NGP Capital.
- Company website: https://xonaspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Burlingame, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $145K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-13
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xona-space/6970aef5-7d43-4fac-9dfc-cc9080dd60a7
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xona-space-systems-spacecraft-test-engineer/

## About the role

We are looking for a Spacecraft Test Engineer to own mechanical and environmental testing across the spacecraft development lifecycle, from early R&D and design de-risking through first-article spacecraft qualification.

## What they're looking for

- Develop spacecraft-level verification strategies that connect early R&D testing with formal qualification and acceptance testing
- Define test objectives, success criteria, instrumentation, and data requirements
- Support PDR/CDR and other design reviews by providing test-derived evidence of mechanical and environmental performance
- Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, reports, and verification documentation
- Lead test readiness reviews and coordinate closure of test prerequisites and open technical issues
- Support qualification, acceptance, and flight hardware testing throughout the spacecraft lifecycle

Tags: Engineering