Flight Hardware Test Automation Engineer

EVONA (United States); Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA seeks a Test Automation Engineer to join its space systems program in Texas. You will design and implement automated test equipment, integrate embedded electronics and develop software to ensure spacecraft hardware performs reliably.

You will collaborate with flight hardware teams to validate actuators, sensors and electromechanical assemblies, and you will develop Python scripts for data acquisition, testing and reporting in production environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience developing automated test equipment or industrial automation systems.
• Working proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
• Hands-on experience with embedded electronics, microcontrollers and communication protocols.
• Understanding of actuators, sensors and electromechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated test systems for aerospace hardware and electromechanical assemblies.
• Develop Python scripts for automated test sequencing, data acquisition, instrumentation and reporting.
• Design and integrate test fixtures, automation panels and supporting hardware for production environments.
• Interface with microcontrollers, sensors and embedded electronics using protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN and UART.
• Support testing and characterization of actuators, mechanisms and electromechanical systems.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure test equipment aligns with flight hardware architecture.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, improving test reliability, efficiency and repeatability.
• Document test procedures, system configurations and technical findings.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Embedded systems

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

I2C protocol

CAN bus

UART

Job description

EVONA seeks a Test Automation Engineer to join its space systems program in Texas. You will design and implement automated test equipment, integrate embedded electronics and develop software to ensure spacecraft hardware performs reliably.

You will collaborate with flight hardware teams to validate actuators, sensors and electromechanical assemblies, and you will develop Python scripts for data acquisition, testing and reporting in production environments.