Position Title: Test Engineer III
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Centennial, CO
Job Responsibilities:
- Write, develop, and execute system-level satellite test procedures and scripts, from test readiness through hands-on execution
- Support initial vehicle power-on activities and full satellite test campaigns
- Perform system-level troubleshooting and anomaly resolution, anticipating next steps in the test flow and escalating issues appropriately
- Support testing across satellite subsystems, including Electrical Power, Propulsion, Thermal, GN&C, and Data Handling
- Write and triage Python test scripts to support test execution
- Use LabVIEW and related tools to support test operations
- Collaborate with a small, experienced test team supporting multiple satellite programs
- Support 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift operations on a fair rotation, with occasional weekend work
Job Qualifications:
- 5+ years of test engineering experience; senior-level candidates preferred
- Experience with system-level satellite testing (ground-only or aviation test experience alone is not sufficient); strong subsystem-level satellite test experience will also be considered
- Familiarity with Python (preferred), C++, or another object-oriented language, with the ability to write and triage test scripts
- System-level troubleshooting and anomaly resolution experience
- Knowledge of Electrical, RF, GN&C, Propulsion, Thermal, or similar subsystems
- LabVIEW experience
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Centennial, CO
- Ability to support 1st (6:00am–2:00pm), 2nd (2:00pm–10:00pm), and 3rd shifts on a rotation
- Preferred: COSMOS / OpenC3 experience
- Preferred: Network architecture knowledge
- Preferred: Data Handling experience, including RS-422 and other bus protocols
- Preferred: Experience supporting a satellite test program through to launch
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Centennial, CO
- Pay Rate Range: $60-84/hr
- Required US Citizen and Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.