Lead Avionics Test Engineer - Automation & Certification

Teledyne Controls

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking an experienced Avionics Test Engineer based in California. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of test systems for advanced avionics products, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with certification standards. With a strong background in aerospace test engineering and proven leadership abilities, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Comprehensive health benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in avionics or aerospace test engineering.
  • Familiarity with aerospace certification standards (ARINC 429, ARINC 717, DO-160, DO-178).
  • Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees).

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead engineer for hardware and software test system design and implementation.
  • Develop and maintain post-certification support strategies for deployed test systems.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to align test systems with product requirements.

Skills

Hardware/software integration
Automated test systems
Problem-solving skills
Documentation skills
Communication skills
Leadership capabilities

Education

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

Tools

ATEasy
LabVIEW
Python
C/C++

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking an experienced Avionics Test Engineer based in California. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of test systems for advanced avionics products, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with certification standards. With a strong background in aerospace test engineering and proven leadership abilities, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Comprehensive health benefits and competitive compensation are offered.
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