Senior Space Avionics Test Engineer (HITL & Automation)

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

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Space Avionics Test Engineer to design, build, and operate test systems that stress-test flight hardware for space missions. You will develop Python-based test procedures and analyze results to ensure readiness for flight.

You will collaborate with engineers across avionics, systems, and manufacturing, drive test automation, and contribute to HITL environments supporting Winnebago-class vehicles and future programs.

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 sensor types including thermocouples, RTDs and 4-20mA devices.
• Proficiency with Git source control system.

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 Responsible Engineers to identify test cases and develop innovative testing strategies to ensure avionics products meet performance standards.
• Craft comprehensive test plans for flight hardware, manage and conduct qualification, acceptance, and proto-flight tests.
• Work closely with avionics test systems engineers and manufacturing engineers to standardize test software behavior, interfaces, and data reporting.
• Contribute to developing engineering best practices, focusing on test automation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with avionics systems and flight software engineers to develop and operate HITL testbeds to simulate the spacecraft on the ground.
• Mentor and train new engineers to foster learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Python programming

Test software development

Aerospace test systems

Git

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Git

DAQ systems

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Space Avionics Test Engineer to design, build, and operate test systems that stress-test flight hardware for space missions. You will develop Python-based test procedures and analyze results to ensure readiness for flight.

You will collaborate with engineers across avionics, systems, and manufacturing, drive test automation, and contribute to HITL environments supporting Winnebago-class vehicles and future programs.