Avionics Test Engineer

We are looking for Test Engineers to support the full test lifecycle for satellite avionics hardware. You will design test interface boards (TIBs), embed design-for-test (DFT) practices into the board design process, and plan and execute board-level testing for engineering model (EM) and qualification model (QM) builds. This role spans all 19 avionics boards across 6 subsystems and is critical to ensuring hardware quality and flight readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design test interface boards (TIBs) for board-level functional, environmental, and performance verification.
• Embed design-for-test (DFT) requirements into the board design process from schematic through layout.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for EM and QM board-level testing.
• Develop DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) documentation for each board.
• Perform root-cause analysis and structured debugging when test failures occur.
• Build and maintain test automation frameworks for regression and production testing.
• Design test PCBs for fixtures, harnessing, and evaluation hardware.
• Operate RF and electronic test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Perform data analysis and statistical interpretation of test results.
• Collaborate with design engineers to draft test standards and improve testability of designs.
• Support JTAG programming, boundary scan, and debug access for board bring-up.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in hardware test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics.
• Experience designing test fixtures and test interface boards.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, VNAs).
• Strong skills in test automation scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent).
• Experience with root-cause analysis and structured debugging methodologies.
• Hands-on lab experience with board bring-up, rework, and instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing satellite or spacecraft avionics hardware through EM/QM/FM qualification cycles.
• Background in environmental testing (thermal cycling, vibration, shock).
• Experience with JTAG-based test and debug.
• Familiarity with DFT methodologies and testability analysis during design phase.
• Knowledge of IPC workmanship standards and ESD-safe handling practices.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and automated test equipment (ATE).

Tools & Technologies:

• Altium Designer (test board design)
• Python or LabVIEW (test automation)
• JTAG tools and boundary-scan software
• Standard electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers, VNAs)

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.