Avionics Engineer - Test Engineer

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer to support development, qualification, and flight testing of spacecraft avionics hardware, including COTS and custom systems. You will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to validate avionics performance from assembly through environmental and flight test campaigns.

Responsibilities include executing functional, thermal, vibration, and TVAC tests; developing test plans; investigating anomalies; communicating results; and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3-5 years of avionics/electrical/electromechanical testing or development experience.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledge of hardware development, integration, and qualification testing.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support avionics testing through functional, thermal, vibration, and TVAC campaigns.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities.
• Investigate test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with systems, software, propulsion, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams to verify requirements.
• Analyze and communicate test results, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Support system-level integration, verification, and qualification of flight hardware.
• Maintain accurate test records and engineering documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Our client seeking an Avionics Test Engineer to support the development, qualification, and flight testing of spacecraft avionics hardware, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom electronic systems. This role will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to validate avionics performance from assembly through environmental and flight test campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Support avionics testing through functional, thermal, vibration, and thermal vacuum test campaigns.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities.
• Investigate test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with systems, software, propulsion, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams to define and verify requirements.
• Analyze and communicate test results, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Support system-level integration, verification, and qualification of flight hardware.
• Maintain accurate test records, engineering documentation, and compliance artifacts.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• 3-5 years of experience testing or developing avionics, electrical, or electromechanical systems, preferably in aerospace or spaceflight.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with hardware development, integration, and qualification testing.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Experience supporting spacecraft, launch vehicle, or other flight hardware programs.
• Knowledge of environmental testing methods, including TVAC, vibration, and thermal testing.Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and flight qualification processes.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].