Lead Avionics Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)
Core
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of hardware test systems for developing, producing, and qualifying Starshield satellites.
Role type
Senior IC Avionics Integration & Test Engineer (Team Lead)
Builds
Autonomous test systems, modular reusable software, and test infrastructure for satellite hardware validation.
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Satellite Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical engineering fundamentals, hardware testing, system development, subsystem testing, factory integration, Python programming, autonomous system development, requirements evaluation, project management, team leadership, process standardization, electrical systems knowledge, computer architecture, network knowledge, problem-solving, analytical skills.
Preferred skills
Manufacturing experience, diverse team leadership, advanced engineering degrees, dynamic environment adaptability, real-world test system deployment.
Technologies
Python
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for continuous improvement in testing solutions; manage projects and delegate responsibilities; determine team goals for testing solutions; develop and enforce processes to standardize test system deliverables; develop highly reliable autonomous test systems; own all aspects of test development from requirements to factory integration; collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to validate flight hardware; maintain tests supporting rapid design iteration; develop test infrastructure enabling scaling to large numbers of devices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities