Portal Space Systems
The Senior Vehicle Test Engineer at Portal Space Systems leads the integrated planning and execution of spacecraft vehicle-level verification, engaging early in the development lifecycle to ensure test scope, facilities, and procedures are ready for vehicle integration. This role involves defining test objectives, leading subject-matter experts, and coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure flight readiness. The position requires developing test strategies, managing verification artifacts, and overseeing test execution from design through final readiness reviews.
Portal Space Systems is an aerospace company developing Supernova, a solar-thermal spacecraft engineered for rapid, sustained maneuverability across orbital regimes from LEO to Cislunar space. Their proprietary Solar Thermal Propulsion (STP) technology delivers up to 6 km/s of delta-v, offering on-demand autonomy and real-time control without the need for nuclear reactors. The company serves national security, commercial, and scientific missions with capabilities including orbital repositioning, rendezvous and servicing, and payload delivery.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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