Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test & Validation Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer to design and operate flight-hardware testbeds and HITL simulations. You will build test systems, write Python scripts, and collaborate across avionics, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure readiness for spaceflight.

Join a fast-moving team shaping the Winnebago-class spacecraft program, with opportunities to mentor others, advance test automation, and contribute to space manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
• 5+ years in system validation, component testing, or test software development.
• 3+ years working on aerospace test systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate test systems for avionics components under environmental stress tests.
• Develop Python-based test procedures, analyze data, and generate reports.
• Collaborate with Responsible Engineers to define test cases and strategies for avionics products.

Skills

Python programming

Git

Test systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

Electronic loads

Vibration shakers / environmental test equipment

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer to design and operate flight-hardware testbeds and HITL simulations. You will build test systems, write Python scripts, and collaborate across avionics, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure readiness for spaceflight.

Join a fast-moving team shaping the Winnebago-class spacecraft program, with opportunities to mentor others, advance test automation, and contribute to space manufacturing and