Senior I&C Test Engineer — Real-Time Controls Lead

Astra Space Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Test Engineer to lead the design and implementation of critical test infrastructure. You will ensure the reliability of propulsion and spacecraft systems through innovative real-time control solutions. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong background in instrumentation systems, with the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role offers competitive compensation within the stated range of $130,000 - $165,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in instrumentation and control systems for test or automation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-disciplinary engineering efforts and mentor early-career engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of test infrastructure for propulsion and spacecraft.
• Develop scalable control solutions to support rapid iteration and flight readiness.
• Architect and implement robust real-time state machines.

Skills

Hands-on experience in instrumentation and control systems

Real-time control systems knowledge

Proficiency in Git and scripting

Data acquisition systems understanding

Wiring up harnesses and control panels

Leading cross-disciplinary engineering efforts

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

C/C++

Bash

PowerShell

NI or Keysight data acquisition systems

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Test Engineer to lead the design and implementation of critical test infrastructure. You will ensure the reliability of propulsion and spacecraft systems through innovative real-time control solutions. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong background in instrumentation systems, with the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role offers competitive compensation within the stated range of $130,000 - $165,000 annually.