Avionics Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support electrical and RF development testing
• Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc.
• Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs
• Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond
• Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems to test at the integrated level
• Own the project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics including upgrades to support hardware lifecycle
• Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software management
• Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust)
• Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment
• Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
• Experience with software-defined radio hardware development, including high-speed RF data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces
• Experience with calibration of RF equipment, dataflow testing, and radiated end-to-end validation
• Experience with the practical application of serial and ethernet communications
• Understanding of the failure modes of electrical systems in space environments
• Demonstrated ability to own electrical hardware test systems within an integrated engineering team
• Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company

Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks