Test Engineer - Automation

EVONA (United States); Midland (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

EVONA seeks a Test Automation Engineer to join its space systems program in Texas. You will design and implement automated test equipment, integrate embedded electronics and develop software to ensure spacecraft hardware performs reliably.

You will collaborate with flight hardware teams to validate actuators, sensors and electromechanical assemblies, and you will develop Python scripts for data acquisition, testing and reporting in production environments.

Qualificações

• Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience developing automated test equipment or industrial automation systems.
• Working proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
• Hands-on experience with embedded electronics, microcontrollers and communication protocols.
• Understanding of actuators, sensors and electromechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware and software.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop and maintain automated test systems for aerospace hardware and electromechanical assemblies.
• Develop Python scripts for automated test sequencing, data acquisition, instrumentation and reporting.
• Design and integrate test fixtures, automation panels and supporting hardware for production environments.
• Interface with microcontrollers, sensors and embedded electronics using protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN and UART.
• Support testing and characterization of actuators, mechanisms and electromechanical systems.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure test equipment aligns with flight hardware architecture.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, improving test reliability, efficiency and repeatability.
• Document test procedures, system configurations and technical findings.

Conhecimentos

Python

Test automation

Embedded systems

Diagnostics

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

I2C protocol

CAN bus

UART

Descrição da vaga

Test Automation Engineer - Space Systems

Location: Texas

Industry: Aerospace & Space Technology
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

We're partnering with an innovative space technology company developing next-generation satellite systems, and we're looking for a talented Test Automation Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Texas.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with advanced flight hardware, developing automated testing solutions that support the production, integration and validation of complex spacecraft systems.

You'll play a key role in designing and implementing automated test equipment, integrating embedded electronics and developing software to ensure critical hardware performs reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated test systems for aerospace hardware and electromechanical assemblies.
• Develop Python scripts for automated test sequencing, data acquisition, instrumentation and reporting.
• Design and integrate test fixtures, automation panels and supporting hardware for production environments.
• Interface with microcontrollers, sensors and embedded electronics using protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN and UART.
• Support testing and characterization of actuators, mechanisms and electromechanical systems.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure test equipment aligns with flight hardware architecture.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, improving test reliability, efficiency and repeatability.
• Document test procedures, system configurations and technical findings.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience developing automated test equipment or industrial automation systems.
• Working proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
• Hands-on experience with embedded electronics, microcontrollers and communication protocols.
• Understanding of actuators, sensors and electromechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware and software.

Desirable Experience:

• Aerospace, satellite or flight hardware testing.
• Flight avionics or embedded system architecture.
• Production test automation or hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Why Apply?

• Work on cutting-edge satellite technology with real-world applications.
• Gain hands-on exposure to complex flight hardware and advanced testing systems.
• Take ownership of automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Contribute directly to the development and delivery of next-generation space systems.