Space Systems Test Engineer - Automation & HIL

Roboticsconnected; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Systems Test Engineer for multiple programs in Space Technologies. The role focuses on defining V&V statements, developing automated tests, and supporting integrated teams across disciplines.

You will work on opto-mechanical and electrical systems, harnesses, embedded electronics, and SpaceWire/MIL-STD-1553 interfaces. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering and systems test background with experience in automated test solutions and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics with 5–8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3–5 years.
• Experience developing automated test software or STE for space hardware.
• Experience with SpaceWire and MIL-STD-1553 interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain automated test equipment and interfaces.
• Develop reusable test automation frameworks using Python or LabVIEW.
• Automate tests for spaceflight hardware across SIL/HIL environments.
• Collaborate with design, systems, and software teams to troubleshoot and optimize performance.
• Develop and execute tests for SpaceWire and MIL-STD-1553 interfaces.
• Create comprehensive test plans ensuring hardware meets specs.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Master's degree in Engineering or Physics (preferred)

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

SpaceWire

MIL-STD-1553

Oscilloscopes/Logic analyzers

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Systems Test Engineer for multiple programs in Space Technologies. The role focuses on defining V&V statements, developing automated tests, and supporting integrated teams across disciplines.

You will work on opto-mechanical and electrical systems, harnesses, embedded electronics, and SpaceWire/MIL-STD-1553 interfaces. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering and systems test background with experience in automated test solutions and data analysis.