Senior Test Software Engineer

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. Develop and maintain avionics electrical software test strategy, test plan, and verification cross-reference matrix .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $181,626 - $276,540 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing avionics electrical software test strategies, including hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and leading complex test campaigns. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and driving production metrics to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness.

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Electrical Test Campaign LeadershipAvionics Integration and TestTest Procedure DevelopmentElectrical Test Equipment ProficiencyTest Automation and Data Acquisition

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Hard Skills

Electrical Test Strategy DevelopmentTest Plan DocumentationRoot-Cause AnalysisElectrical Test Requirements DerivationTest AutomationElectrical Ground Support Equipment SpecificationTest Procedure ExecutionRF Test Equipment ProficiencyData Acquisition SystemsDesign for Testability Principles

Soft Skills

Technical Team LeadershipCross-Disciplinary CoordinationProblem-Solving Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Power SuppliesOscilloscopesMultimetersSignal GeneratorsSpectrum AnalyzersAttenuatorsAutomated Test Frameworks

Industry Keywords

AvionicsElectrical Systems VerificationLaunch VehiclesSpacecraftGPS/GNSS SimulatorsEMI/EMC TestingHigh-Throughput Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain avionics electrical software test strategy, test plan, and verification cross-reference matrix
Document test configurations, results, and test scripts
Derive electrical test requirements from system specifications, ICDs, schematics, and safety requirements
Coordinate cross-functionally to define interface test requirements
Own test procedure development, review, and approval from initial draft through qualification and acceptance
Lead bench-level, vehicle-level, and pre-launch electrical test campaigns, including power-on, functional verification, harness continuity, and EMI/EMC testing
Lead anomaly investigation and resolution, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions through closure
Partner with manufacturing and production engineering to integrate test infrastructure with production flow, tooling, and vehicle build sequence
Identify and drive test automation, instrumentation, and data acquisition infrastructure to reduce cycle time
Design electrical test and support equipment for production scalability and repeatable, high-throughput execution across multiple vehicles
Design electrical test interfaces for producibility, including standardized GSE connectors and modular test racks
Drive production metrics including unit-to-unit test time, first-pass yield, and anomaly rate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Experience developing end-to-end testing of large, complex systems
8+ years of experience in electrical test, avionics integration and test, or vehicle electrical systems verification
Demonstrated experience leading electrical test campaigns with flight hardware
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and data acquisition systems
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and attenuators
Experience specifying and building electrical ground support equipment
Experience developing and executing test procedures from system-level specifications and ICDs
Ability to lead technical teams and coordinate across disciplines under schedule pressure
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred: Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Preferred: Experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, or highly integrated electrical systems
Preferred: Background in electrical test planning
Preferred: Experience integrating with GPS/GNSS simulators and assessing RF link performance
Preferred: Experience with automated test frameworks and scripting
Preferred: Experience scaling an electrical test program from development to production
Preferred: Background in Design for Testability principles and participation in design reviews as a test team representative
Preferred: Previous lead or management experience in a test or integration organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors