Ground Test Automation & Controls Engineer

Vardaspace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO policy

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California, is seeking an Automation and Controls Software Engineer to develop test systems and ground support equipment for spaceflight qualifications. This role involves collaborating with various teams to create and maintain sophisticated automation and controls infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have significant experience with Python and industrial hardware integration. Join Vardaspace and contribute to the expansion of the orbital economy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in test automation, controls, or industrial automation.
• Hands-on experience integrating with industrial hardware over various protocols.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain test systems for flight hardware qualification.
• Develop and extend internal PLC framework and EtherCAT tooling.
• Integrate with a wide range of external hardware for test systems.

Skills

Python skills

Integration with industrial hardware

Electrical design

Debugging hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

EtherCAT

Job description

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California, is seeking an Automation and Controls Software Engineer to develop test systems and ground support equipment for spaceflight qualifications. This role involves collaborating with various teams to create and maintain sophisticated automation and controls infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have significant experience with Python and industrial hardware integration. Join Vardaspace and contribute to the expansion of the orbital economy.