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GNC Hardware Test Engineer
Xona Space Systems
Burlingame, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
USD 130000-150000 yearly / year
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What You’ll Do
Build and maintain test jigs to evaluate GNC sensor performance.
Integrate and test sensors such as IMUs, magnetometers, GNSS receivers, sun sensors, Earth horizon sensors, and star trackers.
Develop and debug sensor communication over interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN.
Support hardware-in-the-loop test setups for GNC software, sensors, actuators, and flight-like interfaces.
Use platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Pixhawk, or similar embedded systems for prototyping and test automation.
Design simple fixtures, mounts, and test equipment using 3D printing and rapid prototyping methods.
Write scripts and test tools in Python, MATLAB, and C++.
Work with GNC, avionics, software, and systems engineers to troubleshoot issues and validate hardware performance.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with hardware testing, sensor integration, embedded systems, robotics, aerospace projects, or similar lab-based engineering work.
- Familiarity with navigation or attitude sensors such as IMUs, magnetometers, GNSS, sun sensors, Earth horizon sensors, or star trackers.
- Experience with communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or similar protocols.
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C++ for test scripting, data analysis, or embedded development.
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software interface issues using lab tools and structured debugging methods.
- Strong hands-on engineering mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced lab environment.
Desired Qualifications
- BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
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