Full-Time

Senior Test Engineer

FSW/Avionics HIL

E-Space

E-Space

51-200 employees

Sustainable satellite constellations for AIoT data

Compensation Overview

$130k - $190k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Saratoga, CA, USA

In Person

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Software Testing
Git
MATLAB
Oscilloscope
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in spacecraft, aerospace, or high-reliability electronic hardware testing and integration.
  • Proven experience designing, building, and troubleshooting HIL or flat-sat electronic test systems for avionics and FSW validation.
  • Strong hands-on skills with electronic test instruments (oscilloscopes, logic/network analyzers, power supplies, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation (required); LabVIEW or MATLAB experience a big plus.
  • Solid understanding of avionics interfaces (CAN, RS-422, Ethernet, SpaceWire, etc.) and RF fundamentals (telemetry/command systems, impedance matching, S-parameters, gain, noise figure).
  • Familiarity with embedded systems, real-time simulation environments, and test automation frameworks.
  • Strong debugging and analytical mindset bridging hardware, firmware, and software.
  • Experience with Git-based workflows, test data analysis, and structured documentation.
Responsibilities
  • Design and build electronic test hardware—including HIL benches, flat-sat interfaces, and custom test fixtures to verify and validate spacecraft avionics and subsystems.
  • Develop and maintain automated test control software using Python (primary), LabVIEW, or MATLAB to streamline execution and data collection.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues across analog, digital, and RF interfaces; perform root-cause analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.
  • Execute “test-like-you-fly” scenarios to validate FSW–hardware interactions, timing, and fault management.
  • Support prototype, qualification, and flight test configurations, optimizing setups for repeatability and robustness.
  • Participate in on-orbit checkout and RF subsystem validation, including link verification and payload throughput analysis.
  • Capture, analyze, and document test data to assess performance trends and improve test coverage.
  • Manage test scripts, configurations, and documentation using version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Collaborate closely with design, software, and AI&T teams to translate system requirements into detailed hardware-level verification procedures.
  • Drive continuous improvement in test hardware design, automation, and system reliability across multiple spacecraft builds.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
  • Systems thinker with a hands-on approach to test, integration, and operations.
  • Detail-oriented, methodical, and passionate about building robust test hardware that ensures mission success.
  • Effective communicator who thrives in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary teams.

E-Space creates and deploys small, easy-to-install devices that can be tracked and connected globally. Its E-Space LEO platform uses AIoT to optimize data from these devices, turning it into actionable insights and automation. They redesign spacecraft, antennas, and terminals to cut the cost of satellite systems and make space technology more accessible. They serve governments, businesses, communities, and individuals, and emphasize ESG goals by using space data to support sustainable decisions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

Arlington, Texas

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Arlington invests $100M facility, plans 3,000 jobs by 2035.
  • Partners with e& and Beyon expand IoT in UAE, Bahrain.
  • CommAgility acquisition accelerates 5G NTN, 6G payloads.

What critics are saying

  • Starlink's $120/month pricing undercuts E-Space IoT customers.
  • Arlington lease demands 700 jobs in 7 years or tax clawback.
  • Amazon Kuiper launches 2026, leverages AWS for asset tracking.

What makes E-Space unique

  • E-Space satellites resist fragmentation and remove orbital debris actively.
  • Offers Constellations-as-a-Service for sovereign LEO control.
  • AIoT optimizes data from small devices for smart insights.

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