Aerospace Test Engineer: EGSE & Automation (Onsite Phoenix)

moog; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Test Engineer to own end-to-end test solutions for spacecraft avionics, including hardware, software, and documentation, contributing to mission readiness.

You will design EGSE, develop LabVIEW UIs, write Python scripts, and integrate with SBCs and COTS instruments; mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams.

Requires 3+ years in aerospace/defense test engineering with hands-on ownership of EGSE. On-site role with growth within Moog's testing stack.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace/defense test engineering with hands on ownership of EGSE hardware + software + documentation.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW - building production grade instrument control and operator UIs.
• C – embedded systems experience.
• Python and/or Perl – test automation and data handling.
• Experience selecting/integrating COTS instruments (PSUs, loads, DAQ, scopes) and designing custom test fixtures/cable assemblies.
• Ability to write clear ATPs/I&T plans and maintain accurate schematics/parts lists.

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 and/or Perl; integrate with embedded test code (VxWorks/C).
• Integrate with flight like units: interface with embedded single board computers (SBCs) and custom analog/digital I/O for Command & Data Handling (C&DH); support EPS/power switching use cases.
• Author formal test documentation: Integration & Test Plans, Environmental Test Plans, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), and configuration controlled schematics/BOMs.
• Execute & improve: run test campaigns (functional, environmental), troubleshoot anomalies, drive root cause/corrective actions, and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate cross functionally: partner with systems, firmware, manufacturing test, and program management to meet schedule, cost, and technical goals.

Skills

LabVIEW

C

Python

Perl

Tools

VxWorks

Intercept Mozaix

COTS instruments

Job description

Moog in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Test Engineer to own end-to-end test solutions for spacecraft avionics, including hardware, software, and documentation, contributing to mission readiness.

You will design EGSE, develop LabVIEW UIs, write Python scripts, and integrate with SBCs and COTS instruments; mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams.

Requires 3+ years in aerospace/defense test engineering with hands-on ownership of EGSE. On-site role with growth within Moog's testing stack.