Avionics Test Software Engineer

Job Expired

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$105-165k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

As an Avionics Test Software Engineer, you will develop and run tests for all kinds of flight electrical devices, from individual circuit boards to entire vehicles. You will primarily write software, execute tests, and review data; and secondarily develop, build, and maintain test hardware infrastructure. You will work directly with avionics hardware engineers, propulsion engineers, GNC engineers, and others. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all the stages of spacecraft development, from initial concepts to on-orbit operations.

Responsibilities

Test electrical devices to ensure they’re suitable for flight. Write the necessary software, run the tests, identify problems and help fix them
Be a spacecraft operator during on-the-ground spacecraft testing. Make the spacecraft do things, and review the resulting data
Learn about, design, and build dedicated test setups for specialized devices like optical, motorized, or RF devices
Support launch site activities by traveling with the spacecraft and operating it during the final checkouts before launch
Help commission new vehicles on-orbit by being on console and/or rapidly reviewing data

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any relevant engineering field
2+ years' of demonstrated experience with python, Labview, or other relevant software environments
2+ years' of demonstrated hands-on experience testing electrical or mechanical products
Self-starter with a proactive drive to solve problems
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience

3+ years of experience writing test software in support of a vehicle of any kind (spacecraft, rocket, car, boat, plane, drone, etc)
Experience safely operating hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, etc)
Experience automating manual tasks
Experience running software on linux
Demonstrated success in root cause and/or failure analysis
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.