Avionics Test Automation Engineer - Flexible Schedule

PLD Space

Elche

On-site

EUR 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Flexible work schedule

23 days of paid vacation + holidays

Training and development support

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Transportation contributions

Job summary

PLD Space in Elche, Spain, is seeking an Avionics Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test capabilities for avionics verification, validation, acceptance and integration activities. The role blends software development, test engineering, instrumentation control and data processing to enhance test efficiency and reliability.

The position requires strong programming skills, practical understanding of electronic test environments, and the ability to collaborate with test

Qualifications

Engineering degree in a relevant field with software, electronics or automation specialization.
Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW or similar.
Solid understanding of software development fundamentals: modular design, version control, debugging, documentation.
Ability to translate defined test sequences into automated scripts, software tools or test applications.
Good understanding of electronics and lab equipment, including power supplies, loads, oscilloscopes, DAQs, etc.
Understanding data acquisition, logging, file handling, data parsing and automated processing of test results.
Experience developing APIs to interface with external devices and instruments through serial, Ethernet, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, USB.
Strong debugging, analytical mindset and communication in fast-paced environments.
Fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

Review test specifications, AIT plans, procedures and recurrent test needs to identify automation opportunities.
Define automation approach for avionics test activities, including automated sequences, instrument control, data acquisition, result processing and reporting.
Develop, maintain and document automated test sequences, scripts, drivers, libraries and software tools for PCBA, unit, subsystem, and system-level validations.
Develop APIs for EGSE/SCOE and laboratory instrumentation such as power supplies, electronic loads, switching systems, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and other test and measurement equipment.
Integrate automated test software with physical benches, EGSE/SCOEs, and avionics units under test.
Implement data acquisition, logging and telemetry recording capabilities required during test execution.
Validate automated test tools and sequences before operational use, ensuring correct behavior, safe error handling, proper data capture and compatibility with the intended setup.
Support test readiness activities, ensuring that software versions, configuration files, and data recording tools are ready before execution.
Support AIT engineers during test execution by ensuring automated tools operate correctly and by troubleshooting automation-related issues.
Ensure configuration control of test automation assets.
Develop data processing and reporting utilities to support V&V assessment.
Contribute to the standardization of test automation practices, reusable software libraries, coding guidelines and common frameworks for avionics testing.
Capture lessons learned and improve automated sequences, data tools, reporting methods, usability and maintainability for recurrent test activities.