Avionics Test Engineer (Software)

Department: Assembly, Integration & TestLocation: Redondo Beach Compensation: $105,000 - $175,000 / yearDescriptionAs an Avionics Test Engineer, you will develop and run tests for all kinds of flight electrical devices, from individual circuit boards to entire vehicles. You will develop, build, and maintain test systems to support hardware from development to production. You will work directly with avionics hardware engineers, propulsion engineers, GNC engineers, production engineers, production technicians, and others. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all the stages of spacecraft development, from initial concepts to on-orbit operations.Open to all levels. Leveling will be commensurate with experience.ResponsibilitiesDevelop end-to-end test systems that validate flight electrical hardware including circuit boards, optical devices, and electromechanical assembliesOwn the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment and ground support hardwareDevelop automated testing solutions to collect, analyze, and document test dataBuild and maintain test systems, racks, and setups for component level and integrated testbedsProvide feedback to design engineers to improve Impulse’s overall avionics ecosystem.Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, software, and integration engineers to verify complete test coverage of existing and new test systems.Support launch site activities by traveling with the spacecraft and conducting pre-launch tests.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in any relevant engineering field2+ years of demonstrated experience testing electrical systemsProficiency in circuit board design using Altium DesignerExperience designing and owning test systems from concept to implementationExperience executing tests to support product development and prototypingComfortable working with design engineers to anticipate and derive test requirements for under-defined systemsStrong organizational skills with the ability to lead meetings, plan projects, and communicate decisions / rationalePreferred Skills and Experience5+ years of demonstrated experience working on a vehicle project of any kind (spacecraft, rocket, car, boat, plane, drone, etc.)Experience designing test stands and/or hardware racksExperience designing tests for a production environmentExperience working with NI hardware (cRIO, cDAQ etc.)Experience safely operating hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, etc.)Experience with vibe tables, thermal chambers, or other aerospace test equipmentFamiliarity with spacecraft systems and test campaignsDemonstrated success in root cause and/or failure analysisAdditional 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.