Avionics Electrical Development Test Engineer

About the role

The Avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. As an Electrical Development Test Engineer at an early-stage start-up, you will be responsible for developing test solutions used to qualify our flight avionics hardware. You will work closely with the development and production team to design and implement the avionics test architecture, and continuously iterate and improve your designs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight avionics electronics, power distribution system, batteries, RF components, and electro-mechanical actuators
• Develop and implement a modular, scalable test architecture through use of commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and custom PCBAs for measuring signals, applying flight-like loads, and powering units under test
• Write test automation software to interact with flight hardware/software, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems
• Execute development and qualification test campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable flight hardware including thermal cycling, random vibration, shock, TVAC, EMI/EMC, etc
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and propose/implement necessary changes to resolve
• Maintain configuration control of test hardware and software
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet launch target

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on the job experience
• Experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Environmental test experience per SMC-S-016, RCC 319, and or MIL-STD-810
• Experience modular, configuration, automated test hardware and software
• Experience with Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, National Instruments hardware, etc
• Familiarity with schematic capture and board layout, preferably in Altium
• Experience with writing software for test automation, data review, and design analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Equity – We offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels: Level 1 Range: $95,550 - $120,645
Level 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.