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This role partners with avionics, systems, environmental-analysis, and integration engineers to translate requirements into practical test programs; design and build test systems; execute environmental and functional tests; and document results.\nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES\nOwn qualification and acceptance test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting for avionics components and assemblies. \nCollaborate with avionics engineers and environmental analysts to define verification requirements, test objectives, instrumentation, and success criteria. \nDevelop qualification and acceptance test plans, procedures, test reports, and supporting documentation. \nDesign and support the build of electrical test systems, including instrumentation, harnessing, fixtures, and data-acquisition systems. \nDevelop Python-based scripts and tools for test data collection, analysis, and limited automation. \nSupport functional, thermal, vibration, shock, and thermal-vacuum testing, including troubleshooting and test anomaly resolution. \nReview test configurations and results for compliance with applicable qualification standards, including RCC-324, RCC-319, MIL-STD-461, and related customer or program requirements. \nCommunicate test status, risks, anomalies, and recommendations to engineering and program stakeholders. \nQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nRequired Qualifications:\nExperience in one or more relevant disciplines, including electrical engineering, software engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft, or launch-vehicle integration. \nExperience designing, integrating, or operating electrical test and instrumentation systems, such as NI cDAQ or comparable data-acquisition platforms. \nExperience supporting environmental test campaigns, including thermal cycling, random vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, or similar testing. \nAbility to troubleshoot electrical, software, instrumentation, and hardware-in-the-loop test issues. \nAbility to write clear technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, and discrepancy/anomaly documentation. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with aerospace environmental, EMC/EMI, or qualification standards, such as RCC-324, RCC-319, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, or similar. \nExperience automating test equipment using Python, PyVISA/VISA, SCPI, or comparable tools and protocols. \nExperience creating or reviewing electrical schematics, test fixtures, cable/harness drawings, and wiring documentation. \nFamiliarity with aerospace electrical hardware, including connectors, relays, wire types, shielding, grounding, and bonding practices. \nExperience with test-data analysis, post-test reporting, and failure investigation. \nStrong communication skills and the ability to explain technical challenges, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders. \nAbility to work independently, prioritize effectively, and execute against program schedule and business goals. \nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\nLevel I ($79,700-$101,600): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 1-2 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience\nLevel II ($91,000-$117,700): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience\nSr Level ($108,800-$114,100): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-8 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience\nStaff Level ($132,600-$175,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience\nSpecial remarks regarding work environment, if applicable\nPosition on-site based in Mojave, CA\nTravel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be <5%\n9/80 schedule\nBase salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.\nBenefits and our location(s) : \nHealthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)\nPaid Maternity and Parental Leave\n50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500\nTuition reimbursement\nThis position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.\nMojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks. \nNot much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? 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