Avionics Test Engineer, All Levels

Astrolab

. Own the full lifecycle of avionics unit test systems: architecture definition, rack design (DCR, PDR, CDR, TRR), implementation, validation, and production sustainment .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeHawthorne • California • United StatesJunior💰 $140,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in avionics unit test systems, including architecture definition, automated test system design, and validation processes. Proficient in programming languages such as Python and C/C++, with a strong understanding of environmental testing standards and hardware test methodologies.

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Avionics DevelopmentTest AutomationPython ProgrammingEnvironmental Testing StandardsAutomated Test Rack Design

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Hard Skills

Test Automation Software DevelopmentAutomated Test Systems DesignHardware TestingSchematic CapturePCB LayoutEmbedded Software DevelopmentFailure AnalysisMeasurement TechniquesRoot Cause AnalysisDesign for Test

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerOscilloscopesDMMsDAQsElectronic LoadsProduction Data PlatformsTest Data ArchiveCOTS Equipment

Industry Keywords

AvionicsEnvironmental TestingMIL-STD-810SMC-S-016EMI/EMC TestingThermal TestingVibration TestingBurn-In TestingFlight HardwarePower Electronics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full lifecycle of avionics unit test systems: architecture definition, rack design (DCR, PDR, CDR, TRR), implementation, validation, and production sustainment
Design and develop automated test systems including COTS equipment selection, custom PCBA and harness design, and fixturing to verify UUT functionality and exercise failure modes
Write test automation software in Python, C/C++, or similar languages to interface with units under test, test equipment, and production data platforms (MES and test data archive)
Test software to verify UUT functionality, exercise failure modes, and interface with production data platforms (MES and test data archive)
Partner with Responsible Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to provide Design for Test feedback, improve test coverage, and increase product reliability and yield
Own flight hardware through environmental screening, including thermal, vibration, TVAC, and burn-in, and serve as the primary contact for issues or stoppages
Root cause test anomalies and production failures, drive corrective actions to closure, and support vehicle-level failure investigations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) related field
1+ years of experience with avionics development, hardware test, manufacturing, or test automation, including hardware and software responsibilities
Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques, such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, and electronic loads, to verify and validate electronic hardware requirements
Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or a similar language
Experience designing and validating automated test racks, including custom PCBAs, signal conditioning, instrumentation selection, and wire harness design
Experience with SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, or other environmental testing standards, including shock, thermal, burn-in, TVAC, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing
Experience with avionics hardware such as power electronics, motor controllers, GNC sensors, optics, RF devices, or communication interfaces including Ethernet, RS-422, RS-485, and CAN
Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, or wire harness design using Altium Designer or equivalent tools
Experience reading electrical schematics and understanding electronics manufacturing processes to analyze and improve test coverage
Experience with embedded software development, firmware integration, and nonconformance, MRB, or corrective action processes in a flight hardware production environment
For senior and staff levels: experience leading test campaigns from kickoff through test report, mentoring engineers, and setting standards for test system development and validation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks