Avionics Test Engineer, Space Systems & Test Automation

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

PTO & Holidays

401(k)

Parental Leave

On-site meals

Equity

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks an Avionics Test Engineer to lead integration and verification of avionics hardware and software for space vehicles.

You will plan, execute, and document tests across HIL/SIL testbeds, collaborating with hardware, software, and design teams. This hybrid role requires a BS in engineering and hands-on experience with CAN/UART/Ethernet, power, and RF subsystems, plus scripting in Python or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in avionics system integration and/or test engineering for aerospace applications (spaceflight, satellites, spacecraft).
• Practical experience with integration and verification of avionics subsystems (power, comms, navigation, RF).
• Hands-on with test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, power analyzers).
• Proficient in test plans, requirements tracing, scripts (Python/MATLAB), and test automation.
• Strong troubleshooting across hardware, software, and embedded systems.
• Understanding of space avionics qualification standards (NASA-STD-8739.4, ECSS, MIL-STD-1540/883).

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, bring-up, and testing of avionics hardware and subsystems throughout the space vehicle lifecycle.
• Lead integration, verification, and testing of hardware/software in HIL/SIL testbeds and ground support systems.
• Execute requirements verification, validation, and acceptance testing on avionics components and units.
• Collaborate with software engineering to integrate flight, ground, and test software across platforms.
• Develop and automate activities on flight and ground test platforms; analyze results for improvements.
• Ensure tests and results are well-documented with traceability to requirements.
• Interface with multiple engineering departments to root-cause issues across hardware and software.
• Participate in design and test readiness reviews to support flight/test readiness.

Skills

Avionics integration

Test engineering

Electrical systems

CAN/UART/Ethernet

Python/MATLAB scripting

Troubleshooting

Space standards (NASA-STD/ECSS)

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks an Avionics Test Engineer to lead integration and verification of avionics hardware and software for space vehicles.

You will plan, execute, and document tests across HIL/SIL testbeds, collaborating with hardware, software, and design teams. This hybrid role requires a BS in engineering and hands-on experience with CAN/UART/Ethernet, power, and RF subsystems, plus scripting in Python or MATLAB.