Senior Test Software Engineer - TeraWave
Core
Develop and lead electrical test strategies, plans, and campaigns for avionics and assemblies in reusable spaceflight vehicles, ensuring production readiness and flight qualification.
Role type
Senior Test Software Engineer (Avionics & Electrical Systems)
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems (TeraWave satellite communications network)
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical test strategy development, avionics integration, flight hardware testing, electrical test equipment operation, RF test equipment usage, ground support equipment design, test automation, root cause analysis, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Launch vehicle experience, GPS/GNSS simulator integration, automated test framework scripting, Design for Testability (DFT) principles, test program scaling
Technologies
Power supplies, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, data acquisition systems, spectrum analyzers, attenuators, GSE connectors, modular test racks
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain avionics electrical software test strategy and verification matrices; Derive electrical test requirements from system specifications and schematics; Lead bench-level, vehicle level, and pre-launch electrical test campaigns; Design electrical test and support equipment with production scalability; Drive test automation and data acquisition infrastructure; Lead anomaly investigation and resolution for electrical test discrepancies; Partner with manufacturing to integrate test infrastructures into production flow
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities