Spacecraft Integration Specialist (Avionics)

Redondo Beach, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 110000 - 140000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Spacecraft Test Specialist (Avionics) at Impulse you will support the integration and testing of spacecraft avionics systems at the vehicle integration this role you will be responsible for planning and executing functional environmental and system-level tests to ensure flight hardware meets performance reliability and mission requirements. You will work closely with avionics engineers software engineers automation and controls engineers and the spacecraft integration team throughout the spacecraft lifecyclefrom development through launch addition to working directly on flight hardware the selected candidate will be responsible to maintain the test assets (test racks/carts and required measurement equipment) required to operate and test the spacecraft.

Responsibilities

Develop execute and document avionics test procedures for spacecraft and subsystems
Perform functional interface and system-level testing of flight and flight-like hardware
Support integration of avionics component payloads sensors cables and harnessing
Operate and troubleshoot test equipment such as EGSE oscilloscopes logic analyzers DMMs and power supplies
Maintain spacecraft control racks RF control racks and other EGSE required to operate the spacecraft
Identify diagnose and resolve hardware software and system-level anomalies
Collaborate with engineering teams to support test readiness reviews anomaly resolution and configuration control
Generate test reports discrepancy reports and contribute to qualification and acceptance documentation
Support environmental testing (e.g. thermal vacuum vibration EMI/EMC) as required
Maintain compliance with quality safety and configuration management processes

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
4 years of experience in avionics testing spacecraft testing or related aerospace systems
Hands-on experience with spacecraft or high-reliability avionics hardware and associated test systems (EGSE)
Strong understanding of digital and analog electronics
Experience developing and executing test procedures
Proficiency using electrical test and measurement equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and interface control documents (ICDs)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
7 Experience with spacecraft flight hardware and mission-critical systems
Familiarity with common spacecraft avionics architectures and data buses (e.g. SpaceWire CAN RS-422/485 MIL-STD-1553)
Experience with automated test systems and scripting (e.g. Python LabVIEW)
Exposure to environmental testing campaigns (TVAC vibration EMI/EMC)
Knowledge of spacecraft software loading configuration and checkout
Experience supporting launch site or on-orbit operations
Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and best practices
Experience working in cleanroom enviornments
Experience with mechanical and propulsion integration of spacecraft (mechanical assembly torquing bonding pressure testing hazardous operations testing etc)

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

As a Spacecraft Test Specialist (Avionics) at Impulse you will support the integration and testing of spacecraft avionics systems at the vehicle integration this role you will be responsible for planning and executing functional environmental and system-level tests to ensure flight hardware meets p...

Responsibilities

Develop execute and document avionics test procedures for spacecraft and subsystems
Perform functional interface and system-level testing of flight and flight-like hardware
Support integration of avionics component payloads sensors cables and harnessing
Operate and troubleshoot test equipment such as EGSE oscilloscopes logic analyzers DMMs and power supplies
Maintain spacecraft control racks RF control racks and other EGSE required to operate the spacecraft
Identify diagnose and resolve hardware software and system-level anomalies
Collaborate with engineering teams to support test readiness reviews anomaly resolution and configuration control
Generate test reports discrepancy reports and contribute to qualification and acceptance documentation
Support environmental testing (e.g. thermal vacuum vibration EMI/EMC) as required
Maintain compliance with quality safety and configuration management processes

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
4 years of experience in avionics testing spacecraft testing or related aerospace systems
Hands-on experience with spacecraft or high-reliability avionics hardware and associated test systems (EGSE)
Strong understanding of digital and analog electronics
Experience developing and executing test procedures
Proficiency using electrical test and measurement equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and interface control documents (ICDs)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
7 Experience with spacecraft flight hardware and mission-critical systems
Familiarity with common spacecraft avionics architectures and data buses (e.g. SpaceWire CAN RS-422/485 MIL-STD-1553)
Experience with automated test systems and scripting (e.g. Python LabVIEW)
Exposure to environmental testing campaigns (TVAC vibration EMI/EMC)
Knowledge of spacecraft software loading configuration and checkout
Experience supporting launch site or on-orbit operations
Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and best practices
Experience working in cleanroom enviornments
Experience with mechanical and propulsion integration of spacecraft (mechanical assembly torquing bonding pressure testing hazardous operations testing etc)