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Space Electronics Test Systems Design Engineer (Associate/Experienced/Lead)

USA - El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, build, and validate custom test systems and equipment for space-grade electronics, including power, digital, and RF subsystems, ensuring flight products perform in extreme environments.

Role type

Space electronics test systems design engineer (hardware or software track)

Builds

Custom test solutions, automated test stations, and data acquisition systems for satellite communication and exploration ventures

Domain

Aerospace & Defense / Space Electronics / Test & Measurement

Deliverable

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

Required skills

circuit design (power supplies, filters, amplifiers, mixers), automated test equipment design, software architecture for test automation, root cause analysis, test equipment operation (oscilloscopes, analyzers), power/thermal analysis

Preferred skills

PCB design and layout, FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL), LabVIEW/TestStand, C/C#/Python, knowledge of digital communication protocols, power system analysis

Technologies

LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C#, C, FPGA Verilog, VHDL, MATLAB, LabVIEW, TestStand

Responsibilities

Design and develop custom test solutions based on unit specifications; architect and develop automation and control software for automated test stations; troubleshoot anomalies during integration and environmental testing; recommend procurement needs and assist with equipment selection; contribute technical input to proposals including scope and risk analysis

Seniority

Associate (2+ years), Experienced (5+ years), Lead (9+ years)

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