Avionics Test Engineer II — Spaceflight HITL & Automation

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer II to design and operate test systems that stress-test flight hardware for space missions. You will develop Python-based test procedures and collaborate across teams to verify performance under extreme conditions.

The role emphasizes HITL testing, test automation, and qualification activities, with on-site work and eligibility for stock options and long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in system validation, component testing, or test software development.
• Proficiency in programming and debugging with Python.
• Experience with electronics test equipment including power supplies, DAQ systems, electronic loads, oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Familiarity with common sensor types, including thermocouples, RTDs and 4-20mA devices.
• Proficiency with Git source control system.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate test systems for spacecraft avionics components and assemblies to fully exercise components during environmental stress testing and component acceptance testing.
• Develop software in Python to implement and execute test procedures, analyze test data, assess pass/fail criteria, and generate test reports.
• Collaborate with component Responsible Engineers (REs) to identify test cases and develop innovative testing strategies to ensure avionics products meet their intended performance standards across extreme conditions.
• Craft comprehensive test plans for flight hardware, manage and conduct qualification, acceptance, and proto-flight tests.
• Work closely with avionics test systems engineers and manufacturing engineers to standardize test software behavior, user interfaces, and data reporting.
• Contribute to developing engineering best practices, focusing on increased test automation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with avionics systems and flight software engineers to develop and operate Hardware in the Loop (HITL) testbeds to simulate the spacecraft on the ground and ensure all systems are mission-ready.

Skills

Python programming

Git

Electronics test skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

DAQ systems

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer II to design and operate test systems that stress-test flight hardware for space missions. You will develop Python-based test procedures and collaborate across teams to verify performance under extreme conditions.

The role emphasizes HITL testing, test automation, and qualification activities, with on-site work and eligibility for stock options and long-term incentives.