--- title: Manager Environmental Testing at EnduroSat description: EnduroSat is hiring for the Manager Environmental Testing role in Los Angeles, CA. Pays $150K–$200K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/manager-environmental-testing-at-endurosat-01a0eec2-f395-71fa-ba13-a497e5ec4410 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join EnduroSat as Manager Environmental Testing in Los Angeles, CA. Pays $150K–$200K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b5i4wp.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | EnduroSat | | **Location** | Los Angeles, CA | | **Salary** | $150K/yr - $200K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for EnduroSat. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for EnduroSat. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $85,000 – $153,000 a year (median $112,000). ## Description **About us** We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors. - **This is more than a job, it’s a mission** We are making space universally accessible and redefining what’s possible. - **We get things done** We take ownership of what we do, and we work hard to make a difference. - **We are fearless** Transparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on. - **We learn from our mistakes** We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves. **About the role** EnduroSat is looking for a Manager of Environmental Testing, reporting to the VP of Manufacturing and Test, to lead the team responsible for qualifying flight hardware against the rigors of launch and the space environment. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position based in our Gardena, CA facility. **Responsibilities** - Lead the Environmental Testing team, overseeing thermal vacuum (TVAC), thermal cycling, random vibration, shock, acoustic, and humidity testing of flight hardware - Own the environmental test campaign schedule across programs, balancing chamber/facility capacity against production milestones - Develop and maintain test procedures, test plans, and acceptance criteria in line with program requirements and industry standards - Collaborate with design and systems engineering teams to define environmental test requirements at the component, subsystem, and vehicle level - Support failure analysis and root cause investigations for anomalies discovered during environmental testing - Oversee calibration, maintenance, and qualification of environmental test equipment and facilities - Work with quality assurance to ensure test data is traceable and compliant with program and regulatory requirements - Partner with suppliers and external test facilities when environmental test needs exceed in-house capability - Drive continuous improvement in test throughput, facility utilization, and data quality - Meet production and qualification schedules while adapting to shifting program priorities **What do we look for?** - Track record leading a high-performing environmental test team in aerospace or a related field - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field - 7+ years of experience in environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock, thermal), with 3+ years in a leadership role - Experience working within a quality system such as AS9100 or ISO9001 - 3+ years managing, mentoring, and developing a team - Strong understanding of spacecraft environmental qualification standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1540, GSFC-STD-7000, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-7001) - Hands-on experience operating TVAC chambers, shaker tables, and shock test equipment - Experience with test automation and data acquisition systems - Familiarity with structural and thermal analysis as it relates to test correlation - Strong root-cause problem-solving skills - Experience supporting cleanroom integration and test operations - Knowledge of lean manufacturing / Six Sigma **Nice to have** - Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones - Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted   **Why EnduroSat?** - **Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture** We work with well-defined quarterly-based objectives that allow us to fast-track the progression of our work and improve as we go. - **Constant learning and progression** Own your personal growth through our career progression framework and educational programs. - **Chance to join a winning company, backed up by Founders Fund** Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset within an industry of the future *Salary range: $174,000 - $200,000 per year. The state of California requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors. U.S. Export Control Compliance Status The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees/refugees with granted (not pending) status.* *At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.* ## Skills - Correlation Analysis - C - Quality Management System (Qms) - Test Data Management - Cleanroom Operations - Systems Engineering - Calibration - Mil-std (Military Standards) - Problem Solving - Licensing - Root Cause Analysis - Thermal Vacuum Testing - Continuous Improvement Process - Random Vibration Testing - Mentoring - Shock Testing - Test Equipment - Acoustics - Environmental Qualification - Spacecraft - Six Sigma - Lean Manufacturing - Automated Testing - Test Planning - Environmental Testing - Leadership - Maintenance - Data Acquisition - Integration and Test Engineering - Data Quality - Export Control Compliance - Thermal Cycling - Shock Management - Electrical Engineering - Quality Assurance - As9100 - Flight Hardware - Regulatory Compliance ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Clinical Laboratory Science jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/clinical-laboratory-science?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Laboratory Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/clinical-laboratory-science/laboratory-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs - [Los Angeles, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/los-angeles?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22286 jobs - [Space Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/space-technology?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11905 jobs - [EnduroSat](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/endurosat?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs - [Los Angeles, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/los-angeles?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22286 jobs - [Space Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/space-technology?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11905 jobs - [EnduroSat](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/endurosat?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)