Avionics System Test Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work with Responsible Engineers and System owners across the organization to capture test design criteria for avionics test systems
• Lead test methodology discussions with key stakeholders (e.g. Flight Software, Mission Operations) to develop test procedures for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL / HIL) test assets
• Develop system level test cases, implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders
• Day-to-day planning of system test operations, including
• Perform troubleshooting and debug of avionics test systems
• Perform checkout testing of system test assets and support sign-off reviews
• Develop automation tools (e.g. python, ground software scripts) to increase efficiency and quality of test planning, test execution, data analysis, and verification tracking
• Serve as first point of contact for anomaly resolution: documentation, driving root cause analysis, disposition, and prevent recurrence activities
• Support Mission Operator training activities which utilize system test HITL assets
• Support anomaly resolution activities for issues encountered on-orbit
• Support design of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL / HIL) test assets to provide system level validation of Haven-1 avionics, including closed-loop simulation of relevant test cases
• Work with subject matter experts to support development, implementation, and verification of interfaces to co-simulation strategies for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) applications
• Produce documentation for test systems and support handover to test operators

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other hard science
• 2+ years of post bachelor's experience working with or developing hardware test systems
• 2+ years' 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, and digital multimeters
• Experience designing and/or maintaining computer networks
• Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts including grounding and electrical safety
• 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
• Familiarity with python programming

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++
• Experience with embedded systems design and/or testing
• Experience with testing protocols and standards relevant to space systems
• 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
• Familiarity with Docker (or other containerization software)
• Experience designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem (e.g. NI, Weidmuller, Bechoff)

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Pay Range

California $121,100—$183,260 USD

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.