Avionics Software Test Engineer
Core
Design and implement Python software for automated testing of flight-critical avionics hardware for human-rated space stations.
Role type
Avionics Software Test Engineer
Builds
Automated test systems and qualification/acceptance test frameworks for production avionics hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics / Test Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Python (Object-Oriented), Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems, software version control (GitHub), software unit testing, CI/CD, Linux environments, embedded systems, C++ programming, network protocols (TCP/UDP, Ethernet), electronic instrumentation drivers (SCPI, pyVISA), web-based UIs (React/Angular)
Preferred skills
NASA SMC-S-016 standards, AWS services, operating power supplies/oscilloscopes/logic analyzers, kernel software and device drivers
Technologies
Python, GitHub, National Instruments, AWS, React, Angular, SCPI, pyVISA, Linux, C++, TCP/UDP, Ethernet
Responsibilities
Design and implement Python software for automated testing of flight-critical avionics hardware; Manage the complete software lifecycle for avionics test systems; Integrate test equipment with avionics hardware under test; Partner cross-functionally to define test requirements and recommend test equipment solutions; Create clear, comprehensive documentation and user guides for test engineer and technician handover; Diagnose and troubleshoot test anomalies, providing root cause analysis and resolution
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC