Avionics Test Engineer

Vast is looking for an Avionics Test Engineer, reporting to the Manager of Avionics Testing, to support the development of the 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:

Design, build, and commission test systems for avionics systems and associated electronics hardware

Work with Responsible Engineers across the organization to capture test requirements for avionics test systems

Develop component and system level test cases, implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders

Perform troubleshooting and debug of avionics test systems

Lead test system design reviews for avionics test systems

Lead and coach efforts to troubleshooting and debug efforts across the wider team

Produce documentation for test systems and support handover to test operators

Support architecting the automated test framework for Vast overall, and lead local efforts to implement on avionics test systems

Work with subject matter experts to develop and implement interfaces to co-simulation strategies for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) applications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other hard science

2+ years of post bachelor’s experience working with and developing hardware test systems

1+ years experience working with either C++ or python

Experience operating and maintaining linux systems, including confident use of command line tools

Experience designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem (e.g. NI, Weidmuller, Bechoff)

Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts including grounding and electrical safety

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Strong documentation and communication skills

Hands-on experience with product 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

Understanding of Linux kernel software and drivers

Experience with Embedded Systems

Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design

Experience developing software for complex systems such as spacecraft, aircraft or autonomous vehicles

Network programming experience

Experience working with satellite communications or telemetry systems

Familiarity with power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Pay Range:

Avionics Test Engineer II: $120,540-$171,108

Senior Avionics Test Engineer: $147,600-$209,520

Pay Range: California

$120,540—$209,520 USD