HITL Systems Engineer — Build High-Fidelity Space Testbeds

Outlier Space; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Outlier Space in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a HITL Responsible Engineer to own the design, development, operation and continuous improvement of hardware-in-the-loop platforms for high fidelity testing of next-generation reusable spacecraft.

You will define architectures, implement test infrastructure, interface with subsystems, and support readiness reviews to ensure mission success. Collaborative, hands-on role with cross-functional teams and a focus on fast, robust HITL systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years engineering experience developing, testing, or integrating mission critical hardware, software, or HITL/PIL environments.
• Tertiary qualification in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience designing and implementing electronics or HITL test systems.
• Demonstrated experience testing electronic systems, debugging hardware/software integration issues, and analysing raw test data.
• Proficiency with modern version control (Git) and issue tracking tools.
• Experience with Python or C++ for test tooling, automation, or analysis.
• Skilled in designing and operating high fidelity test platforms, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Comfortable working hands-on with flight hardware, prototypes, and integrated system test setups.
• Able to balance rapid execution with spacecraft grade quality and reliability requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce and review technical documentation.

Responsabilités

• Own the architecture, design, build, and operation of Outlier’s hardware-in-the-loop systems enabling end-to-end spacecraft and subsystem testing.
• Own system-level performance, fidelity, latency, and integration budgets aligned with mission requirements.
• Design and document system interfaces, data models, interface control documents, schematics, test procedures, and verification frameworks.
• Develop scalable, high-reliability infrastructure supporting integrated testing, simulations, and mission-ready environments.
• Ensure platforms meet Outlier’s standards for performance, reliability, maintainability, and test coverage.

Connaissances

Python

C++

Git

Test tooling

Automation

System integration

Data acquisition

Flight hardware

Electrical testing

Formation

Tertiary qualification in mechatronics

Tertiary qualification in electronics

Tertiary qualification in computer science

Tertiary qualification in aerospace engineering

Outils

NX

SolidWorks

VeSys

RapidHarness

Docker

Kubernetes

VMs

Linux

Description du poste

Outlier Space in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a HITL Responsible Engineer to own the design, development, operation and continuous improvement of hardware-in-the-loop platforms for high fidelity testing of next-generation reusable spacecraft.

You will define architectures, implement test infrastructure, interface with subsystems, and support readiness reviews to ensure mission success. Collaborative, hands-on role with cross-functional teams and a focus on fast, robust HITL systems.