Senior System Test Engineer - Mechanisms and Test Scripts - $10K Sign on Bonus
BAE Systems
Boulder, CO · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Join us as a Senior System Test Engineer, focusing on testing spaceflight hardware and flight mechanisms for Payload and Space Vehicle programs. You will write and execute test procedures, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage test activities. Ideal candidates bring significant engineering experience and expertise in test automation and scripting.