Integration Engineer, Avionics Test

Long Beach, California, United Statesfull timeOn Site

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$86k–$122k

H1B: no

Vast Integration Engineer, Avionics Test at Vast supports the development of automated testing systems for satellites and human-rated space stations. The role involves designing Hardware-in-the-Loop test assets and leading test system design reviews.

Responsibilities

Support design of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL / HIL) test assets to provide system level validation of avionics units, 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

Qualification

Experience with power suppliesStrong documentation skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other hard science
5+ years of post bachelor’s 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

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