Aerospace Software Test Specialist - HIL & DO-178

Virgin Galactic; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic in California seeks a Specialist Software Test Engineer for the Avionics team. You will verify safety-critical flight software, develop test cases, and build tooling for code coverage and regression testing.

You will mentor junior staff, work with hardware-in-the-loop test setups, and troubleshoot failures while collaborating across teams to deliver reliable, high-assurance systems for spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.Sc. Engineering degree with 12+ years in aerospace or related field.
• Experience with embedded system hardware and software.
• Experience in Python development.
• Experience with requirements-based software testing.
• Experience with VectorCAST or similar unit testing tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Experience with testing at component and system level.
• Experience developing test benches and wiring schematics.
• DO-254 and DO-178 familiarity.
• Knowledge of RS232/RS422/RS485, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553 and CAN protocols.
• Ability to work with safety-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the verification of safety-critical flight software.
• Develop code coverage and testing tools.
• Develop test cases for system and unit level testing.
• Develop and maintain regression testing tools.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Support the development of hardware-in-the-loop test equipment.
• Troubleshoot test failures.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Embedded systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

DO-254/DO-178

Aerospace testing experience

Testing concepts

Education

B.Sc. Engineering

Tools

Python

VectorCAST

LabVIEW

NI VeriStand

Job description

Virgin Galactic in California seeks a Specialist Software Test Engineer for the Avionics team. You will verify safety-critical flight software, develop test cases, and build tooling for code coverage and regression testing.

You will mentor junior staff, work with hardware-in-the-loop test setups, and troubleshoot failures while collaborating across teams to deliver reliable, high-assurance systems for spaceflight.