Avionics System Test Engineer
Avionics System Test Engineer
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$ 110000 - 176400
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Job Description
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for a Avionics System Test Engineer reporting to the Manager Avionics System Testing to support the development of the automated testing systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Support design of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL / HIL) test assets to provide system level validation of Haven-1 avionics including closed-loop simulation of relevant Use Cases
- Work with Responsible Engineers and System owners across the organization to capture test design criteria for avionics test systems
- Develop system level test cases implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders
- Work with subject matter experts to develop and implement interfaces to co-simulation strategies for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) applications
- Own procurement and integration of test equipment to build commission and sign-off system test assets
- Perform troubleshooting and debug of avionics test systems
- Lead test system design reviews for avionics test systems
- Lead and coach troubleshooting and debug efforts across the wider team
- Produce documentation for test systems and support handover to test operators
- Serve as a mentor for junior engineers within the Avionics Test team coordinating efforts of complex projects and tasks
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or other hard science
- 5 years of post-bachelors experience working with and developing hardware test systems
- Experience building and maintaining hardware test systems
- Experience operating and maintaining Linux systems including confident use of command line tools
- Experience with power supplies electronic loads oscilloscopes logic analyzers and digital multimeters
- Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts including grounding and electrical safety
- Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design
- Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and problem-solving within avionics or complex hardware environments
- Strong documentation skills with the ability to produce detailed accurate technical reports and communicate findings effectively
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience working with satellite communications or telemetry systems
- Experience developing and executing requirement-driven test plans for avionics or electronics systems
- Experience with automated test systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environments
- Familiarity with C or python programming
- Experience with embedded systems design and/or testing
- Experience with testing protocols and standards relevant to space systems
- Experience coordinating and/or supervising the outputs of other engineers
- Experience developing applications in python
- Familiarity with Git Cmake and GNU tools
- Knowledge of CI/CD and issue tracking tools such as the Atlassian Suite (JIRA Bitbucket Confluence) and Github
- Experience designing and/or maintaining computer networks
- Experience designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem (e.g. NI Weidmuller Bechoff)
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Pay Range (Recruiting will help fill this portion)
- Avionics Systems Test Engineer II: $110000 - $142100
- Senior Avionics Systems Test Engineer: $135800 - $176400
Salary Range: California
$110000 - $176400 USD
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Employment Type
Full Time
