Test Engineer
Revolv Space
Test Engineer
If you're up for a challenge of testing something that goes to space in a matter of months and not decades, get in touch!
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Revolv Space is on the lookout for a Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience and will be a hands-on individual with outstanding attention to detail. In this position, you'll be instrumental in the testing lifecycle, from early-stage prototypes to final product qualification. You'll work with a variety of testing methodologies and have the opportunity to contribute to both the design and execution of our test strategies.
We're seeking a detail-oriented engineer passionate about ensuring product quality and reliability within a dynamic R&D environment. If you're down for the challenge of building systems that will later reach orbit, this is a call for you!
Starting month: September-October 2025
Working language: English
Working location: Turin, Italy
Your mission:
- Develop and conduct tests for the validation and flight qualification of our products:
- functional
- structural / vibration
- TVAC (thermal-vacuum cycling)
- radiation
- lifetime / durability
- Support the design of our products through prototyping and engineering tests;
- Work closely with design engineers to troubleshoot and resolve integration / functional issues, providing a feedback loop to the design of our products;
- Automate tests for both development and production processes, primarily using Python (C++ skills are nice to have);
- Create and maintain any necessary test jigs, fixtures, and apparatus;
- Create and maintain documentation related to the testing processes you design;
- Manage your assigned part of the lab infrastructure;
- Participate in the quality management processes related to AIT of our products.
What you bring:
- Experience in hands-on testing of complex electronic / electrical / electromechanical systems, like semiconductor equipment, satellites, astronomy equipment, flight simulators, aircraft maintenance, or similar;
- Proven experience in product testing, preferably within an R&D environment;
- Familiarity with testing methodologies, standards and good practices applicable to the sector (familiarity with ECSS standards will be considered an advantage);
- Demonstrated skills in electrical assembly, soldering, 3D printing, mechanical assembly;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills;
- Proficiency in data acquisition and analysis tools is very much welcome;
- Strong attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Experience with quality management systems that meet ISO9001 and production process frameworks (e.g., Lean/6 sigma) will be considered an advantage.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary;
- Hands-on experience with the design, manufacturing, and testing of space-grade systems;
- Active and all-round participation in the operations of a NewSpace startup in the heart of Europe’s high-tech hub;
- Subsidized company activities;
- Flexible working hours.
About the hiring process:
- 15-min phone call with Gaia (HR manager) or Olek (COO)
- 60-min in-depth technical interview with the engineering team
- 30-min final interview with Marco (CEO)
- Welcome onboard! 🏠
Studies have shown that women and people from unprivileged backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Revolv Space, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
- Dipartimento
- Assembly, Integration & Testing
- Locations
- Turin, Italy
About Revolv Space
Revolv Space is an Italian-Dutch startup on a mission to power the space economy of today and of tomorrow.
Born in 2022, Revolv Space started serving customers in 2023. Today we are busy delivering Watts in Low Earth Orbit. Join our team to be a part of MegaWatt deliveries of tomorrow!