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Avionics System Engineer, HITL (Starfall)

Hawthorne, CA💼 Full-time💰 $1–$1🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and build Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) systems to validate avionics flight hardware, racks, servers, and custom simulators for reentry vehicles.

Role type

Avionics System Engineer (HITL)

Builds

HITL test platforms integrating avionics flight hardware, racks, servers, and power supplies for vehicle validation

Domain

Aerospace / Avionics / Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Python programming, hardware development, electronics test engineering, electrical troubleshooting, 3D CAD design, harness design

Preferred skills

Avionics system design, electrical test equipment operation, sensor/actuator troubleshooting, flight test operations, autonomous system control

Technologies

Python, PXI chassis, OTS equipment, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies

Responsibilities

Develop HITL systems for in-house avionics hardware; Develop software to monitor and validate HITL hardware performance; Create Python automation for software deployment; Design HITL harnessing for avionics boxes; Troubleshoot and repair electrical hardware issues on HITL tables

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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