Launch Engineer - Avionics Integration & Test
Core
Integrating avionics flight hardware and ground support equipment for a reusable launch vehicle at the launch site, ensuring electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces function correctly for launch and recovery operations.
Role type
Launch Avionics Integration & Test Engineer
Builds
Nova reusable launch vehicle avionics systems and ground support equipment
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Systems / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical engineering fundamentals, avionics integration, ground support equipment design, hardware-in-the-loop testing, troubleshooting electrical systems, CAD design, automated test sequence creation, system checkout procedures
Preferred skills
GNC hardware-in-the-loop simulation, assembly work planning for mechanical integration, environmental testing, Python/Rust/LabVIEW programming, familiarity with DoD explosive siting requirements
Technologies
Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, National Instruments hardware, 2D CAD software, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Own Nova stage integrated avionics systems from receipt through launch operations; develop electrical ground support equipment systems and integration/test plans; coordinate with engineering disciplines to identify and correct integration issues; facilitate hardware-in-the-loop test solutions; plan and execute system integration and vehicle checkout tests; troubleshoot electrical hardware issues; develop day-of-flight procedures for battery charging and vehicle launch/recovery; support integrated stage and hot fire testing; operate the vehicle avionics system through launch and recovery
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC