Test Engineer

Please note: this is a 6-month contract position.

The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domains—Mechanical, Software, or GNC—to integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows.

Responsibilities::
Candidate's core domain, responsibilities will include:

• Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components (CAD design), propulsion test mounts, and envelope integration.

• Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.

• Software: Development of flight control logic, telemetry processing, or embedded systems (C++/Python).

• GNC: Refining autonomous navigation algorithms, stability analysis, and sensor fusion (IMU/GPS/Barometric).

Qualifications::
• Experience: 3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments.

• Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced "build-test-fail-fix" cycle.

• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to interface between multidisciplinary sub-teams.

Compliance Requirements::
• Background check clearance

• Drug Test clearance wherever applicable

What We Offer!:
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, 70% for dependents)

• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance

• Parental leave

• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

• 401(k) matching up to 6%

• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions

• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.

LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.