Lead Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield)
Core
Lead Avionics Test Engineer driving complex electrical test problems to resolution for Starshield's cutting-edge, high-volume communication satellites and ground stations.
Role type
Lead Avionics Test Engineer
Builds
Highly reliable autonomous test systems, modular reusable software, and test infrastructure for flight hardware validation.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical systems knowledge, Computer architecture and networks, Autonomous test system development, Python for automation, Requirements evaluation, System development, Subsystem testing, Factory integration, Team leadership, Project management
Preferred skills
Leading diverse teams, Creative problem solving, Exceptional analytical skills, Engineering fundamentals, Debugging and deploying real-world electrical test systems, Working in dynamic environments
Technologies
Python
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement, Manage projects and delegate responsibilities, Determine team goals to implement testing solutions, Develop and enforce processes to standardize test system deliverables, Develop highly reliable autonomous test systems, Own all aspects of test development including requirements evaluation and factory integration, Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to validate flight hardware, Create modular reusable software to automate manufacturing processes, Develop test infrastructure enabling scaling to large numbers of devices under test
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with people management