Avionics Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end test systems that validate flight electrical hardware including circuit boards, optical devices, and electromechanical assemblies
• Own the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment and ground support hardware
• Develop modular test automation software using Linux, Python, Rust, C++, etc.
• Build and maintain test systems, racks, and setups for component level and integrated testbeds
• Provide feedback to design engineers to improve Impulse’s overall avionics ecosystem.
• Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, software, and integration engineers to verify complete test coverage of existing and new test systems.
• Support launch site activities by traveling with the spacecraft and conducting pre-launch tests.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant engineering field
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience testing electrical systems
• Programming experience using Python, Rust, C++ or a comparable language
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer or equivalent tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead meetings, plan projects, and communicate decisions / rationale

Benefits

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience working on a vehicle project of any kind (spacecraft, rocket, car, boat, plane, drone, etc.)
• Proficiency in circuit board design using Altium Designer
• Experience designing test stands and/or hardware racks
• Experience designing test automation for a production environment
• Experience with NI hardware (cRIO, cDAQ etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of analog/digital path debugging and communication protocols
• Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems and test campaigns
• Demonstrated success in root cause and/or failure analysis