Specialist Avionics Test Engineer

Virgin GalacticTustin, CA
$136,063 - $207,596

About The Position

We are seeking a Specialist Avionics Test Engineer to join our Avionics team. We are looking for a specialist who will contribute to several roles in a fast-paced environment. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver and can make things happen - apply today!

Requirements

  • B.Sc. Engineering degree from an accredited university with minimum 12 relevant integration and testing experience in aerospace or similar field, ideally working with complex electro-mechanical systems in aerospace or a related field.
  • Experience with embedded system hardware and software
  • Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and written communication skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience with component and system-level testing
  • Experience developing test benches
  • Experience documenting wiring schematics
  • LabVIEW and/or Python development skills
  • Development and validation of redundant systems for safety critical applications
  • Aircraft systems development per DO-254 and DO-178
  • Environmental Qualification standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461/464, MIL-STD-704
  • Aircraft/spacecraft wiring per AS50881
  • Digital communication protocols such as RS232, RS422, RS485, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553 and CAN
  • Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior
  • Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with NI Veristand a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop hardware-in-the-loop test equipment
  • Troubleshoot test failures
  • Support testing of Avionics systems and components across hardware and software
  • Write test plans and procedures
  • Document design issues and work with engineering teams to resolve
  • Support avionics production
  • Execute system checkouts on the integrated vehicle
  • Coach and mentor more junior team members, transfer expertise to drive projects to completion
  • Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks

Benefits

  • medical
  • financial
  • other benefits
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