Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield)
Core
Design and develop custom test systems for electronic hardware on satellites, serving national security efforts via Starshield.
Role type
Avionics Test Engineer
Builds
Test solutions for flight hardware including electronics, optics, RF antennas, and electro-mechanical components
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electronic hardware development, Python programming, MATLAB, Embedded C/C++, PCB design, Test equipment operation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs), RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs), Circuit analysis, Environmental testing (HALT, HASS, vibration, shock, thermal, EMI/EMC)
Preferred skills
Object-oriented software development, Troubleshooting PCBAs, Metrology and uncertainty analysis, Electrical schematics understanding
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Embedded C/C++, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, Spectrum analyzers, Vector network analyzers, Signal generators
Responsibilities
Design and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware, Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware or design custom PCBAs, Write automation software to interact with units under test, Provide feedback to design and manufacturing engineers, Root-cause test anomalies and failures
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC