Avionics Integration & Test Engineer for Space Hardware

Gravitics Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive medical

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics is seeking exceptional engineers with deep electrical expertise to take full ownership of the assembly, integration, and verification of avionics and power systems for large space structures and flight hardware. You will work closely with Avionics, Software, and Manufacturing teams to ensure systems are brought up safely, correctly, and to mission requirements.

This role spans hands‑on build floor work and development of electrical test procedures, system checkouts, and integrated

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in integration, test, or systems‑focused engineering with a strong electrical focus.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related ABET‑accredited engineering discipline.
• Deep understanding of circuit components, digital/analog electronics, power supplies, and avionics architectures.
• Experience writing and executing electrical test procedures for subsystem and system‑level hardware.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment including DMMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools for test execution and data collection.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.
• Strong problem‑solving skills using first‑principles and systematic troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work around large hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, build, integration, and troubleshooting of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) test systems.
• Develop, refine, and execute detailed electrical test procedures for functional and environmental testing of avionics, power systems, and electronic assemblies.
• Perform subsystem-level testing and end‑to‑end electrical integration, including monitoring and evaluating telemetry data.
• Conduct functional checkouts, including electrical continuity testing, power‑on sequencing, and integrated system operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve off‑nominal electrical behavior in flight hardware and EGSE.
• Interpret electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Contribute to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and validate test results against design requirements.
• Ensure hardware integration complies with safety standards, configuration control, and quality requirements.
• Support test data review, anomaly documentation, and issue tracking.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, design, quality, and operations teams during build‑to‑test handoffs.
• Drive continuous improvement of integration processes, test methods, and documentation.

Job description

Gravitics is seeking exceptional engineers with deep electrical expertise to take full ownership of the assembly, integration, and verification of avionics and power systems for large space structures and flight hardware. You will work closely with Avionics, Software, and Manufacturing teams to ensure systems are brought up safely, correctly, and to mission requirements.

This role spans hands‑on build floor work and development of electrical test procedures, system checkouts, and integrated