Avionics System Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support design of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL / HIL) test assets to provide system level validation of avionics units, including closed-loop simulation of relevant Use Cases
• Work with Responsible Engineers and System owners across the organization to capture test design criteria for avionics test systems
• Develop system level test cases, implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders
• Work with subject matter experts to develop and implement interfaces to co-simulation strategies for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) applications
• Own procurement and integration of test equipment to build, commission, and sign-off system test assets
• Perform troubleshooting and debug of avionics test systems
• Lead test system design reviews for avionics test systems
• Lead and coach troubleshooting and debug efforts across the wider team
• Produce documentation for test systems and support handover to test operators
• Serve as a mentor for junior engineers within the Avionics Test team, coordinating efforts of complex projects and tasks
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other hard science
• 5+ years of post bachelor’s experience working with and developing hardware test systems
• Experience building and maintaining hardware test systems
• Experience operating and maintaining Linux systems, including confident use of command line tools
• Experience with power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
• Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts including grounding and electrical safety
• Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design
• Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and problem-solving within avionics or complex hardware environments
• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to produce detailed, accurate technical reports and communicate findings effectively
• Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Experience working with satellite communications or telemetry systems
• Experience developing and executing requirement-driven test plans for avionics or electronics systems
• Experience with automated test systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environments
• Familiarity with C++ or python programming
• Experience with embedded systems design and/or testing
• Experience with testing protocols and standards relevant to space systems
• Experience coordinating and/or supervising the outputs of other engineers
• Experience developing applications in python
• Familiarity with Git, Cmake, and GNU tools
• Knowledge of CI/CD and issue tracking tools such as the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence) and GitHub
• Experience designing and/or maintaining computer networks
• Experience designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem (e.g. NI, Weidmuller, Beckhoff)
• Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Pay Range:
• Avionics System Test Engineer II: $121,100 - $156,800
• Senior Avionics System Test Engineer: $141,300 - $183,260
• We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
• U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.