Senior Avionics Test Engineer, Optical
Core
Develop production test hardware, software, and infrastructure to validate optical avionics and payloads for high-power satellites across multiple orbits.
Role type
Senior IC optical avionics test engineer
Builds
Production test systems, automation software, and integrated testbeds for optical payloads
Domain
Aerospace / Optical engineering / Satellite systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test hardware design, Python scripting, C++ development, Rust programming, Electrical assembly design, Test fixture design, Data acquisition systems, Control systems design, Project management, Root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Optical system testing, Camera automation, Quantitative image processing, Power meter usage, Laser interlock experience, Vibration/shock/thermal testing methods, Space environment failure modes knowledge
Technologies
Python, Rust, C++, Linux, Data acquisition systems, Optical tables, Automated active alignment systems
Responsibilities
Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems; Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers; Execute development and production tests; Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems; Own project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing; Design device simulators for component subsystem and HITL testbeds; Design and build optical tables with automated active alignment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC