Avionics Test Specialist

A Test Specialist will be responsible for running and operating functional and performance tests on flight hardware and software. They will be testing PCBA’s, subsystems, and full spacecraft over a wide range of environmental conditions such as vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC. They will directly run, process, and debug test failures on the floor and work with engineering to root cause solutions. They are also responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating test equipment and test fixtures in the lab.

Role

Execute automated tests and reporting scripts for functional and performance testing of spacecraft electronics
Plan and execute functional and performance test plans (both manual and automated test cases)
Develop standard operating procedures for test operations and related processes to train test operators across all environments
Provide first-level troubleshooting, assist root cause efforts, and implement corrective actions for test and support equipment failures
Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate test and support equipment
Provide Design for Manufacturing and Test feedback to optimize processes and test setups

Requirements

2+ years of working experience testing complex electrical systems
Experience working in a linux environment, including usage of bash
Programming experience (Python, C++, etc.)
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, or power supplies) and data acquisition systems
Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures from requirements
Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and team focus with extensive multitasking and organizational experience
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, including support of 24/7 operations for critical integration and test campaigns.
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
Devops software experience with networking, using and deploying container environments and utilizing tools like docker and kubernetes
Experience with RF testing and the usage of network analyzers and signal generators
Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors

Details

Location

California, USA

Salary

$43 – $60/hour

Experience

Min. 2 years2+ years of working experience testing complex electrical systems

Avionics Test Specialist

Role

Execute automated tests and reporting scripts for functional and performance testing of spacecraft electronics
Plan and execute functional and performance test plans (both manual and automated test cases)
Develop standard operating procedures for test operations and related processes to train test operators across all environments
Provide first-level troubleshooting, assist root cause efforts, and implement corrective actions for test and support equipment failures
Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate test and support equipment
Provide Design for Manufacturing and Test feedback to optimize processes and test setups

Requirements

2+ years of working experience testing complex electrical systems
Experience working in a linux environment, including usage of bash
Programming experience (Python, C++, etc.)
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, or power supplies) and data acquisition systems
Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures from requirements
Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and team focus with extensive multitasking and organizational experience
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, including support of 24/7 operations for critical integration and test campaigns.
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
Devops software experience with networking, using and deploying container environments and utilizing tools like docker and kubernetes
Experience with RF testing and the usage of network analyzers and signal generators
Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors