Senior Systems Test Engineer I
Core
Develop and maintain technical budgets, requirements, and test plans for spacecraft avionics and electrical systems to support NASA, Space Force, and commercial satellite missions.
Role type
Senior Systems Test Engineer (Space Avionics)
Builds
Spacecraft avionics, payloads, and subsystems for launch vehicles and satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical systems testing, Python scripting, RLC circuit design, Test equipment operation (DMMs, Oscilloscopes), Test plan authoring, Hardware interface verification
Preferred skills
Spacecraft avionics testing, Hardware design lifecycle, RF communication systems, Communication protocols (Ethernet, UART, LVDS, CAN)
Technologies
Python, DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Ethernet, UART, LVDS, CAN
Responsibilities
Design, document, review and execute tests on spacecraft avionics; Plan, write and execute test scripts that verify hardware/software interfaces; Author and review test plans, hardware drawings, and test reports; Collaborate with flight software and GNC engineers to troubleshoot anomalies; Travel to customer and vendor facilities for hardware delivery and commissioning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC