Ground Checkout and Testing Lead

VyomIC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VyomIC is building a next-gen Global Satellite Constellation for precise PNT. We seek a motivated Ground Checkout and Testing Lead to plan, coordinate and execute tests for spacecraft payloads and systems, supporting electrical and mechanical integration and qualification per aerospace standards.

You will develop test methodologies, define interfaces, perform FAT and system testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure traceability and successful mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Avionics, or related engineering.
• 3–8 years of experience in testing, integration, or development of spacecraft, aerospace, defence, or high-reliability electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing functional, environmental, qualification, and acceptance testing of complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with EGSE, MGSE, test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and laboratory test setups.
• Knowledge of grounding, EMI/EMC, ESD, thermal implementation, and structural considerations for aerospace hardware testing.
• Experience with embedded hardware interfaces and protocols such as SPI, UART, I²C, USB, Ethernet, CAN, SpaceWire.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and Python for automation, scripting, or test support.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable familiarity with ECSS, NASA, IPC, MIL standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, test procedures, test matrices, acceptance criteria, and test documentation for payload, subsystem, and spacecraft-level testing.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and document functional, environmental, qualification, acceptance, and end-to-end system testing.
• Define subsystem electrical and mechanical interfaces required for successful integration and testing.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Trials (FAT), verification, and electrical interface testing.
• Define and implement grounding, bonding, ESD protection, EMI/EMC, and electrical safety requirements for test activities.
• Support subsystem and payload mechanical integration, including package assembly, payload panel integration, and mechanical interface verification.
• Coordinate structural, thermal, and mechanical implementation aspects necessary to support qualification and environmental testing.
• Configure test setups, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and support equipment required for test execution.
• Perform hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis for test failures and anomalies.
• Prepare test reports, maintain test records, and ensure traceability of all verification activities.
• Coordinate with design, systems, manufacturing, quality, spacecraft bus, and mission teams to ensure timely execution of the overall test programme.

Skills

Test planning

Environmental testing

Electrical interfaces

Mechanical integration

Data acquisition

Python scripting

Linux basics

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Electrical/Mech/Aerospace/Avionics or related field

Tools

EGSE

MGSE

Test instrumentation

SpaceWire

CAN bus

DAQ systems

Job description

We are building the next-generation Global Satellite Constellation for highly precise and secure Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) using Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. We are seeking a motivated Ground Checkout and Testing Lead. The Spacecraft Test Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing testing activities for spacecraft payloads and systems throughout the development lifecycle. The role will support electrical and mechanical integration for test readiness, develop test methodologies and support equipment, analyse test results, troubleshoot anomalies, and ensure all hardware is qualified and accepted in accordance with mission requirements and applicable space industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, test procedures, test matrices, acceptance criteria, and test documentation for payload, subsystem, and spacecraft-level testing.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and document functional, environmental, qualification, acceptance, and end-to-end system testing.
• Define subsystem electrical and mechanical interfaces required for successful integration and testing.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Trials (FAT), verification, and electrical interface testing.
• Define and implement grounding, bonding, ESD protection, EMI/EMC, and electrical safety requirements for test activities.
• Support subsystem and payload mechanical integration, including package assembly, payload panel integration, and mechanical interface verification.
• Support payload package layout generation, fixture design, Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) development required for testing.
• Coordinate structural, thermal, and mechanical implementation aspects necessary to support qualification and environmental testing.
• Configure test setups, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and support equipment required for test execution.
• Perform hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis for test failures and anomalies.
• Prepare test reports, maintain test records, and ensure traceability of all verification activities.
• Coordinate with design, systems, manufacturing, quality, spacecraft bus, and mission teams to ensure timely execution of the overall test programme.
• Support spacecraft-level testing, launch campaign testing, and post-integration verification activities as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Avionics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3-8 years of experience in testing, integration, or development of spacecraft, aerospace, defence, or high-reliability electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing functional, environmental, qualification, and acceptance testing of complex electro-mechanical systems. Along with a good understanding of subsystem electrical and mechanical interfaces, harnessing, payload integration, and test support activities.
• Experience with EGSE, MGSE, test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and laboratory test setups.
• Knowledge of grounding, EMI/EMC, ESD, thermal implementation, and structural considerations for aerospace hardware testing.
• Experience working with embedded hardware interfaces and communication protocols such as SPI, UART, I²C, USB, Ethernet, CAN, and SpaceWire.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and Python for engineering automation, scripting, or test support.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams developing highly integrated hardware systems. Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare and review test plans, procedures, engineering documentation, and test reports.
• Familiarity with ECSS, NASA, IPC, MIL, or equivalent aerospace testing and workmanship standards is desirable.

Why Join Us

• Build the future of global navigation - Be the part of the revolution, work on a mission that redefines how the world connects, navigates, and operates in the new age.
• Be part of the founding journey - shape the architecture of a global satellite constellation from the ground up and work directly with the Founding Team at VyomIC.
• Collaborate with High Profile advisors - learn from and engage with senior experts who bring decades of experience.
• High-impact, high-ownership role - your work directly influences real-world systems that demand precision, security, and scale.
• Work alongside a world-class team - collaborate with experts across astrodynamics, signal processing, embedded systems, mission operations, ETC.
• Grow with the mission - as the constellation scales, so do your opportunities for leadership, innovation, and long-term career growth.