Electrical Test Engineer III – Engine Avionics Controller
Core
Plan and execute environmental and EMI/EMC test campaigns for liquid rocket engine controllers, managing hardware configurations and leading root cause analysis.
Role type
Senior IC electrical test engineer (avionics)
Builds
Verified and qualified engine controllers for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight rockets
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and avionics testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
environmental test planning, EMI/EMC testing, root cause analysis, requirements management, test system operation, data analysis, configuration control, risk management
Preferred skills
engine controller testing, test automation (Python/C/C++/MATLAB), configuration management tools, graduate degree in EE
Technologies
MIL STD 810, MIL STD 461, DOORS, Jama, Linux, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Git, Jira
Responsibilities
Develop and execute environmental and EMI/EMC test campaigns; plan test content and environmental conditions; operate integrated test systems; translate requirements into verification and validation plans; write and develop test plans, procedures, and scripts; collect, reduce, and analyze test data; lead or participate in structured Root Cause Analysis efforts; identify, track, and mitigate technical and execution risks; maintain rigorous configuration control of test articles, setups, and test procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC