Senior Avionics Test Engineer

Strativ Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Ownership from day one

High-growth startup

Job summary

Strativ Group in Long Beach is seeking an Avionics Test Systems Engineer to build and validate test infrastructure for next-generation flight hardware. You will collaborate across electrical, software, and mission assurance to ensure avionics are proven before flight.

You will implement custom test rigs, translate requirements into test plans, and drive automated testing while mentoring teammates and supporting handoffs to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS, computer/electrical engineering, or similar).
• 2+ years working with hardware test equipment post-degree.
• 1+ years in C++ or Python.
• Comfortable administering Linux systems from the command line.
• Experience with a modular DAQ platform (NI, Weidmüller, Beckhoff, etc.).
• Basic electrical wiring safety knowledge, including grounding.

Responsibilities

• Build and commission custom test rigs for avionics and related electronics.
• Turn hardware requirements from engineering leads into concrete test plans.
• Write, run, and validate test cases at the component and system level.
• Troubleshoot and debug test equipment and benches.
• Lead design reviews for new or updated test setups.
• Mentor engineers on debugging and troubleshooting.
• Document test rigs for smooth handoff to operations.
• Help build and roll out a company-wide automated testing framework.
• Build simulation interfaces for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing with technical specialists.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

DAQ platforms

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

NI

Weidmüller

Beckhoff

Job description

$125,000 – $200,000 + equity

On-site, Long Beach

A growing aerospace engineering team is hiring an Avionics Test Systems Engineer to help build out the test infrastructure behind next-generation flight hardware. You'll work across electrical, software, and mission assurance disciplines to make sure avionics hardware is proven out before it ever flies.

What You'll Do

• Build and commission custom test rigs for avionics and related electronics
• Turn hardware requirements from engineering leads into concrete test plans
• Write, run, and validate test cases at the component and system level
• Troubleshoot and debug test equipment and benches
• Lead design reviews for new or updated test setups
• Mentor engineers on debugging and troubleshooting
• Document test rigs for smooth handoff to operations
• Help build and roll out a company-wide automated testing framework
• Build simulation interfaces for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing with technical specialists

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in a technical field (CS, computer/electrical engineering, or similar)
• 2+ years working with hardware test equipment post-degree
• 1+ years in C++ or Python
• Comfortable administering Linux systems from the command line
• Experience with a modular DAQ platform (NI, Weidmüller, Beckhoff, etc.)
• Basic electrical wiring safety knowledge, including grounding

Nice to Have

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Hands-on product testing experience
• Familiarity with space industry test standards
• Experience guiding or reviewing other engineers' work
• Comfort with Git, CMake, and GNU toolchains
• Exposure to CI/CD and tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, or GitHub
• Embedded systems experience
• Safety-critical or fault-tolerant software background
• Experience on aircraft, spacecraft, or other complex autonomous systems
• Network programming background
• Satellite comms or telemetry experience
• Comfort with bench gear: power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers

Why Apply

• Competitive salary package + equity
• Equity in a well-funded, high-growth aerospace startup
• Fast-paced, high-impact environment with real ownership from day one
• Opportunity to work on both software and hardware already deployed on commercial aircraft
• Strong potential for career progression as the company scales