Description

The avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. As an Electrical 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. You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics development. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

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.
• Experience with schematic capture and board layout, preferably in Altium
• Familiarity with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components
• Capable of board level rework in support of development testing
• Basic first principles understanding of EMI/EMC and common best practices for design
• Capable of writing software for test automation, data review, and design analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to lead
• Ability to follow

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Equity

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 1 Range: $91,000 - $114,900
• Level 2 Range: $104,500 - $141,400
• Level 3 Range: $123,000 - $184,400

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. 

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

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.