Senior Spacecraft 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, based in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer to design, build, and operate advanced test systems for flight avionics. You will develop Python-based tests, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers to ensure robust performance under extreme space-like conditions.

The role focuses on HITL testbeds, qualification testing, and close coordination with manufacturing to standardize software behavior and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in system validation or test software on aerospace systems, incl. 3+ years with aerospace test systems.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience with electronics test equipment (power supplies, DAQ, oscilloscopes, multimeters).
• Familiarity with sensor types (thermocouples, RTDs, 4-20mA).
• Proficiency with Git source control.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate test systems for avionics components.
• Develop Python test procedures and analyze data.
• Collaborate with REs to design test cases for extreme conditions.
• Create test plans for flight hardware and conduct qualification tests.
• Work with test systems and manufacturing to standardize software behavior.
• Contribute to test automation and efficiency improvements.
• Develop HITL testbeds to simulate spacecraft on the ground.
• Mentor and train new engineers and promote continuous learning.

Skills

Python programming

Test automation

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

DAQ systems

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Environmental test equipment

Git

Job description

Varda Space Industries, based in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer to design, build, and operate advanced test systems for flight avionics. You will develop Python-based tests, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers to ensure robust performance under extreme space-like conditions.

The role focuses on HITL testbeds, qualification testing, and close coordination with manufacturing to standardize software behavior and data reporting.