Senior Avionics Test Engineer - Space HITL & Automation

Varda; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Relocation support

Stock options

401(k)

Job summary

Varda seeks an Avionics Test Engineer in El Segundo, CA to design and operate test systems for spacecraft avionics and to ensure readiness for spaceflight through rigorous environmental testing. You will develop Python-based test procedures, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional engineers to validate performance across extreme conditions.

This role includes mentoring and advancing test automation in a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in system validation, component testing, or test software development with at least 3 years on aerospace test systems.
• Proficiency in programming and debugging with Python.
• Experience with electronics test equipment including power supplies, DAQ systems, electronic loads, oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Familiarity with sensors (thermocouples, RTDs, 4-20mA).
• Proficiency with Git source control.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate test systems for spacecraft avionics components and assemblies to fully exercise components during environmental stress testing and component acceptance testing.
• Develop software in Python to implement and execute test procedures, analyze test data, assess pass/fail criteria, and generate test reports.
• Collaborate with component REs to identify test cases and develop testing strategies to ensure avionics meet performance standards.
• Craft comprehensive test plans for flight hardware and conduct qualification, acceptance, and proto-flight tests.
• Work with avionics test systems engineers and manufacturing engineers to standardize test software behavior and data reporting.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and increasing test automation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with avionics systems and flight software engineers to develop and operate HITL testbeds.
• Mentor and train new engineers.

Skills

Python

Git

HITL testing

Unix environments

Test software

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS

Tools

DAQ systems

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Electronic loads

Power supplies

Job description

Varda seeks an Avionics Test Engineer in El Segundo, CA to design and operate test systems for spacecraft avionics and to ensure readiness for spaceflight through rigorous environmental testing. You will develop Python-based test procedures, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional engineers to validate performance across extreme conditions.

This role includes mentoring and advancing test automation in a fast-paced startup.