Avionics Test Engineer (All Levels)

Astrolab

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Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of avionics unit test systems: architecture definition, rack design (DCR, PDR, CDR, TRR), implementation, validation, and production sustainment
Design and develop automated test systems including COTS equipment selection, custom PCBA and harness design, and fixturing to verify UUT functionality and exercise failure modes
Write test automation software in Python, C/C++, or similar languages to interface with units under test, test equipment, and production data platforms (MES and test data archive)
test software to verify UUT functionality, exercise failure modes, and interface with production data platforms (MES and test data archive)
Partner with Responsible Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to provide Design for Test (DFT) feedback, improve test coverage, and increase product reliability and yield
Own flight hardware through environmental screening, including thermal, vibration, TVAC, and burn-in, and serve as the primary contact for issues or stoppages
Root cause test anomalies and production failures, drive corrective actions to closure, and support vehicle-level failure investigations as needed

Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) related field
1+ years of experience with avionics development, hardware test, manufacturing, or test automation, including hardware and software responsibilities
Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques, such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, and electronic loads, to verify and validate electronic hardware requirements

Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or a similar language
Experience designing and validating automated test racks, including custom PCBAs, signal conditioning, instrumentation selection, and wire harness design
Experience with SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, or other environmental testing standards, including shock, thermal, burn-in, TVAC, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing
Experience with avionics hardware such as power electronics, motor controllers, GNC sensors, optics, RF devices, or communication interfaces including Ethernet, RS-422, RS-485, and CAN
Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, or wire harness design using Altium Designer or equivalent tools
Experience reading electrical schematics and understanding electronics manufacturing processes to analyze and improve test coverage
Experience with embedded software development, firmware integration, and nonconformance, MRB, or corrective action processes in a flight hardware production environment
For senior and staff levels: experience leading test campaigns from kickoff through test report, mentoring engineers, and setting standards for test system development and validation

Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match

$140,000 - $230,000 / year