Test Engineer

Job Purpose and Primary Objectives:

Benchmark Space Systems is looking for an experienced Test Engineer to support the testing activities of our propulsion systems and other products. As part of the operations organization at Benchmark, this role works closely with the production, test, and engineering teams.

This role requires flexibility in work hours during peak system test periods. Test campaigns may occasionally call for extended days, early starts, evening or weekend shifts, or adjusted schedules to meet test windows and program milestones. We provide advance notice whenever possible and work with team members to balance these periods with time off afterward.

This is an on-site role at our headquarters in Burlington, Vermont.

About Benchmark:

At Benchmark Space Systems, we’re pioneering the future of in-space mobility. Our propulsion technologies provide satellites the ability to maneuver, avoid collisions, and maximize mission potential—all while contributing to a safer, more sustainable space environment.

Backed by recent funding and a growing slate of new flight contracts for government and commercial customers, we’re building a workplace where bold ideas and passionate people thrive. Engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers at Benchmark tackle some of the toughest challenges in spaceflight, working together to turn cutting-edge concepts into real-world solutions. If you’re ready to help shape the next era of spaceflight, there’s never been a better time to join Benchmark Space Systems.

Measurements of Success/Primary Job Responsibilities:

At its core, Benchmark is an entrepreneurial, fast paced organization. In this environment, we need all employees to solve problems, not be afraid to ask questions and be able to work with and help colleagues in different departments and positions by digging in and working on other tasks as needed/assigned depending on business needs. With that said, there are primary job responsibilities and measurements of success for this position, which are:

• Creating, modifying, and reviewing test plans and procedures.
• Creating, modifying, and reviewing test fixture and test stand designs.
• dentify and communicate opportunities for improvement in test processes and workflow to increase efficiency and quality of internal and external deliverables.
• Documenting test results, procedural redlines, and authoring test reports.
• Generating Nonconformance reports to document nonconformances.
• Take direction and effectively balance multiple projects/workloads simultaneously.
• Proactively and regularly communicate status of assignments.
• Interface and collaborate with Program Management and members of other internal groups.
• At all times, maintain Benchmark’s outstanding reputation for operating at the highest levels of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Education and/or Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering/scientific field of study.
• 1-3 years of experience in a testing environment or similar experience.
• U.S. Person Requirement: Due to the nature of the work and access to export-controlled information, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• What you bring to the position, or have the ability to swiftly learn and be successful in: 
• Strong organization, record-keeping, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Be/become proficient in: Microsoft & Adobe Suite as well as possess the ability, agility, and can-do attitude to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and matrixed cross-functional environment.
• A passion for space technology and emerging ecosystems in and around current and future space activities.
• Ability, agility, and can-do attitude to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and matrixed cross-functional environment.
• Able to collaborate in a multi-team environment to plan and accomplish tasks and meet objectives.
• Uses effective written, visual presentation, and oral strategies to communicate technical problems and concepts to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.

What makes you stand out:

• Laboratory test equipment, such as: thermal vacuum chambers, vibration testing systems, etc.
• Laboratory safety best practices.
• Experience writing and editing python code for data acquisition.
• Epsilon 3 software experience.
• Common aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000B).
• Inventory management and material handling experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.

Benefits:

• Health insurance (100% coverage for individuals, 80% for families).
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurances.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible schedule.
• Unlimited vacation.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
While performing duties of this job, the employee is working in a production environment and must possess the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally work for long periods of time while standing. 

Benchmark Space Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers @benchmark-space.com