Avionics Test Engineer (Starship)
Core
Design and develop custom test systems and infrastructure to validate the performance and reliability of advanced spacecraft avionics components in extreme environments.
Role type
Avionics Test Engineer (Hardware & Software)
Builds
Test solutions, automation software, and test infrastructure for flight hardware.
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics / Hardware Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electronic hardware development, Python programming, Embedded C/C++, MATLAB, PCB design, Test equipment operation, Root cause analysis, Environmental testing (HALT, HASS, vibration, shock, thermal, EMI/EMC)
Preferred skills
Circuit analysis, Object-oriented software development, RF test equipment usage, Electrical schematics interpretation, Metrology and uncertainty analysis
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Embedded C/C++, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, Spectrum analyzers, Vector network analyzers, Signal generators
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware; Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals and power units; Write automation software to interact with units under test and instrumentation; Provide feedback to design and manufacturing engineers to improve reliability; Root-cause test anomalies and failures to implement mitigations
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC