Senior Avionics Systems Test Engineer, Test Platforms

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

As an Avionics Test Systems Engineer, Test Platforms at Relativity Space, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testbeds for avionics subsystems. This will involve working closely with the avionics and flight software teams to understand their testing needs and develop appropriate test systems. You will also be responsible for designing the HITL test infrastructure, maintaining configuration of the HITL platform, developing validation procedures, and providing feedback to design teams and system integration.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree (BS/MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with complex system design, architecture, integration, and/or validation
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control system platforms such as NI, Beckhoff, or similar
• Experience working with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic loads
• Understanding of engineering requirements capture and the verification/validation test planning process
• Familiarity with common communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, UART, SPI, etc.
• Familiarity with software languages such as Python, C++/C, Rust, or similar for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis
• Understanding of wire harness design and manufacturing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Electronics design experience

Responsibilities

• Design and build a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testbed to conduct vehicle mission simulations
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to derive simulation platform requirements
• Oversee the integration of Avionics electrical systems, simulation hardware and software, and auxiliary support equipment
• Support vehicle troubleshooting and validate changes by creating and executing integrated testing on HITL
• Develop, document, and execute Avionics system verification/validation plans

Benefits

• competitive salary and equity
• a generous PTO and sick leave policy
• parental leave
• an annual learning and development stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level