Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Lead

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

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in California is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer to design, build, and run advanced test systems that stress spacecraft avionics for spaceflight readiness.

You will develop Python-based test procedures, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and drive test automation while mentoring junior engineers to improve testing practices and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years in system validation, component testing, or test software development with 3 years in aerospace test systems.
• Proficiency in Python programming and debugging.
• Experience with electronics test equipment (power supplies, DAQ, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, multimeters).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate test systems for spacecraft avionics during environmental stress testing.
• Develop Python-based test procedures, analyze data, and generate reports.
• Collaborate with REs to identify test cases and improve testing strategies.
• Create test plans for flight hardware and conduct qualification, acceptance, and proto-flight tests.
• Coordinate with avionics test systems engineers and manufacturing to standardize software behavior and data reporting.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and increase test automation.
• Develop HITL testbeds to simulate spacecraft on the ground for mission readiness.
• Mentor and train junior engineers to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

Electronics testing

Git

System validation

Unix

Education

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

Tools

DAQ systems

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Varda Space Industries in California is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer to design, build, and run advanced test systems that stress spacecraft avionics for spaceflight readiness.

You will develop Python-based test procedures, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and drive test automation while mentoring junior engineers to improve testing practices and outcomes.