Sr. Engineer, Avionics SW Test

Virgin Galactic • Tustin, CA

2d • $130,028 - $198,302

About The Position

As a Sr. Engineer, Avionics Software Test, you will be an integral part of the software verification team responsible for developing, integrating, and executing software verification across multiple LRUs on new carrier vehicles and spaceships. Guided by the company value “Safety Above All,” you will help proactively manage risks inherent in human spaceflight through daily actions. The role requires extensive experience verifying safety-critical software using automated test frameworks. You will also participate in avionics software and systems integration, assist with troubleshooting, and contribute to future updates and modifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience with requirements-based, safety-critical real-time software verification in aerospace or a similar field.
• Experience with requirements-based software testing for avionics.
• Experience with Vectorcast or similar unit testing tools.
• Experience developing a regression testing framework with Python.
• Strong safety-forward thinking; good housekeeping and tool-control practices; and awareness of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Familiarity with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
• Ability to communicate in a timely, respectful manner and remain open to other ideas.
• For export-regulation compliance, applicants must be a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required authorization, and must not be included on the Office of Foreign Assets Control list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.

Responsibilities

• Design and document verification strategies and steps for verifying software requirements.
• Translate verification steps into automated scripts to run on an automated test bench.
• Participate in and contribute to creating automated test benches.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in designing, verifying, and validating complex hardware/software systems.
• Practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness and prevention, and adhere to regulatory protocols and rules.
• Maintain focus on timely execution of tasks and deliverables.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and complete assigned tasks.
• Follow directions and guidelines from the team leader to support collaboration across teams and complete projects.
• Participate in avionics software and systems integration, assist with troubleshooting, and contribute to future updates and modifications.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
• Other forms of pay, such as a bonus or long-term incentive, may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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