Aerospace Test Engineer – EGSE & Automation

Moog; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Test Engineer to own end-to-end EGSE test solutions for spacecraft avionics, including hardware, software, and documentation. You will design test boxes, write LabVIEW UIs, and develop Python/Perl automation while interfacing with embedded SBCs and C&DH hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, debugging across analog/digital interfaces, and collaboration with systems, firmware, and manufacturing test teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace/defense test engineering with hands on EGSE hardware + software + documentation.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW – building production grade instrument control and operator UIs.
• C – embedded systems.
• Python and/or Perl – test automation and data handling.
• Practical experience selecting/integrating COTS instruments and designing test fixtures/cable assemblies.
• Ability to write clear ATPs/IT plans and maintain schematics/parts lists.
• Strong debugging skills across analog/digital interfaces; reading schematics and telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Design & build EGSE for spacecraft avionics: select COTS instruments, design custom test boxes/panels, and develop cabling/harnesses.
• Develop test software: build LabVIEW UIs/VIs for instrument control and telemetry; author automation scripts in Python/Perl; integrate with embedded test code (VxWorks/C).
• Integrate with flight-like units: interface with embedded SBCs and custom I/O for C&DH; support EPS/power switching use cases.
• Author formal test documentation: Integration & Test Plans, Environmental Test Plans, ATPs, and schematic/BOMs.
• Execute & improve: run test campaigns, troubleshoot anomalies, drive root cause actions, mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: partner with systems, firmware, manufacturing test, and program management.

Skills

LabVIEW

C

Python

COTS instruments

Debugging

Tools

Intercept Mozaix

VxWorks

Embedded SBCs

Job description

Moog in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Test Engineer to own end-to-end EGSE test solutions for spacecraft avionics, including hardware, software, and documentation. You will design test boxes, write LabVIEW UIs, and develop Python/Perl automation while interfacing with embedded SBCs and C&DH hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, debugging across analog/digital interfaces, and collaboration with systems, firmware, and manufacturing test teams.