Test Engineer (Avionics Test Lab)
Core
Own the success of flight hardware through environmental stress and functional screening of avionics systems.
Role type
Senior IC test engineer (avionics)
Builds
Flight computers, power conversion units, analog/digital circuit boards, FPGAs, and communication system units for SpaceX vehicles.
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, C++, C#, LabVIEW, MATLAB, hardware testing, automation software development, object-oriented programming, electrical schematics analysis, environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock, thermal vacuum)
Preferred skills
Avionics hardware knowledge (flight computers, gas sensors, controllers, antennas, transmitters, receivers, PCBAs), automated test software development, electrical manufacturing understanding
Technologies
Python, C++, C#, LabVIEW, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Execute thermal, vibration, and other screening procedures on flight hardware; write automation software to interact with test equipment and hardware; troubleshoot and modify test codebases; collaborate with design and production teams to solve complex testing challenges; drive continuous improvement to increase throughput and reduce costs.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC