Senior Avionics Test Engineer: HITL & Spaceflight Systems

Varda Space Industries; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries seeks a Senior Avionics Test Engineer to design, implement, and operate test systems for spacecraft avionics. You will develop Python-based test procedures, analyze data, and drive qualification and proto-flight testing to ensure mission readiness.

You will collaborate across avionics and flight software teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to HITL testbeds and automated testing strategies within a dynamic spaceflight program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in system validation, component testing, or test software development; aerospace exposure preferred.
• Proficiency in Python for test procedures, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with electronics test equipment: power supplies, DAQ, oscilloscopes, multimeters.
• Familiarity with sensors such as thermocouples, RTDs, and 4-20mA devices.
• Proficiency with Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate test systems for avionics components and assemblies.
• Develop Python software to implement and run test procedures and generate reports.
• Collaborate with REs to identify test cases and improve testing strategies.
• Create test plans for flight hardware and conduct qualification and proto-flight tests.
• Standardize test software behavior and data reporting with other engineers.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and increase test automation.

Skills

Python

System validation

Component testing

Test software development

Git

Electronics testing equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power supplies

DAQ systems

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

4-20mA devices

Job description

Varda Space Industries seeks a Senior Avionics Test Engineer to design, implement, and operate test systems for spacecraft avionics. You will develop Python-based test procedures, analyze data, and drive qualification and proto-flight testing to ensure mission readiness.

You will collaborate across avionics and flight software teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to HITL testbeds and automated testing strategies within a dynamic spaceflight program.