Manufacturing Test Engineer

Loft Orbital

About This Role:

• Translate test plan requirements provided by System Test Engineers into executable test scripts and procedures
• Support installation and commissioning of test equipment and EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment)
• Execute functional, electrical, and system-level tests on satellite subsystems and integrated systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve test failures, identifying issues at the equipment, script, or setup level
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and systems teams to ensure test coverage and accuracy
• Maintain documentation of test procedures, results, and troubleshooting steps for traceability and compliance
• Support continuous improvement of test methodologies, automation, and infrastructure
  
  
  

Must Haves:

• Proven experience managing the full procurement lifecycle, ideally in a hardware, aerospace, or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), including hands-on use for procurement tasks and workflow improvement
• Demonstrated supplier management skills, including negotiation, performance tracking, and issue resolution
• Solid grasp of contractual terms, NDAs, Incoterms, and compliance standards relevant to procurement
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including logistics, planning, finance, and legal
• High level of ownership, responsiveness, and professionalism
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Fluent in English; experience working in the UAE or Middle East region is a plus
  
  
  

Nice to Haves:

• Previous space industry experience - working hands-on with satellite flight hardware
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, systems testing or electrical integration role, within the Space industry (not aerospace, aviation or defence)
• Hands-on experience with test equipment, scripting tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB), and satellite EGSE systems
• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues across hardware, software, and test configurations
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with a focus on quality and traceability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with configuration management and automated test systems
• Understanding of system validation and verification processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment with minimal supervision