Lead Avionics Test Engineer — Production-Scale Test Systems

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Weekly on-site lunch stipend

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. invites a Lead Avionics Test Engineer in Hawthorne, CA to steer a team of test engineers, define avionics testing architecture, and deliver production-ready test solutions for rover avionics units.

The role requires leadership of test infrastructure, collaboration with design teams, and hands-on development of automated test systems and software to support high-reliability aerospace hardware in a moon-focused company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) related field.
• 5+ years of experience in avionics development, hardware test, manufacturing, or test automation, including hardware and software responsibilities
• Experience leading engineers and developing automated test solutions for high-reliability electronics, including test equipment, automation software, and validation activities

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of avionics test engineers including hiring, setting technical direction, executing priorities, and fostering a culture of ownership, craftsmanship, and collaboration
• Own the full lifecycle of avionics unit test systems: architecture definition, rack design (DCR, PDR, CDR, TRR), implementation, validation, and production sustainment
• Partner with design teams to implement Design for Test (DFT) feedback, evaluate test coverage, and develop test plans
• Design and develop automated test systems including COTS equipment selection, custom PCBA and harness design, and test software to verify UUT functionality, exercise failure modes, and interface with production data platforms (MES and test data archive)
• Set team standards for test system development, validation, documentation, and quality in compliance with the Astrolab Software Development Process and related standards
• Root cause test anomalies and production failures, drive corrective actions to closure, and support vehicle-level failure investigations as needed

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Test automation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

C/C++

Job description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. invites a Lead Avionics Test Engineer in Hawthorne, CA to steer a team of test engineers, define avionics testing architecture, and deliver production-ready test solutions for rover avionics units.

The role requires leadership of test infrastructure, collaboration with design teams, and hands-on development of automated test systems and software to support high-reliability aerospace hardware in a moon-focused company.