Sr. Systems Test Engineer - Space Technologies

Job Description

AV is seeking an experienced Systems Test Engineer for multiple programs within the Space Technologies division. Our division develops high‑reliability optomechanical and electrical systems for spacecraft and space science instruments.

Regular

On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to:

• Develop and design hardware and software for automated test equipment as well as supporting existing systems
• Work within the systems test team to refine System/Subsystem requirement verification statements and verification cross‑reference matrices to ensure the requirements are testable
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for spaceflight hardware, ensuring all electrical components and systems meet functional and performance specifications
• Utilize test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters to validate design and functionality
• Work closely with electrical design engineers, systems engineers, and software teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance
• Maintain excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams and technicians
• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve system test design automation, integration, SIL integration, and off‑site tests
• Work with the Systems Team to ensure proper requirement Verification and Validation methodology and execution
• Analyze test data, identify anomalies, and provide recommendations for design improvements to ensure product reliability and performance
• Support failure investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics with 8–12 years of experience or master’s degree in Engineering or Physics with 5–9 years of experience
• Familiarity with environmental test standards for space hardware (e.g., NASA GEVS, MIL‑STD‑1540)
• Experience with LabVIEW and Python in automated control and measurement systems
• Experience in system design, verification, and validation
• Experience testing performance of systems in a cleanroom environment
• Experience developing integration and test plans/procedures and reports
• Experience in signal processing
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

• 5+ years’ experience in environmental and system‑level testing of spaceflight hardware
• Direct experience supporting flight programs for organizations such as NASA, U.S. Space Force, or major aerospace primes
• Experience serving as Test Lead or Responsible Test Engineer on complex hardware programs
• Experience with qualification and acceptance testing in accordance with NASA GEVS, U.S. Department of Defense environmental standards, or equivalent
• Experience with vibration, thermal‑vacuum (TVAC), shock, EMI/EMC, and acoustic testing of flight hardware
• Experience developing automated test architectures and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) systems
• Experience with data acquisition systems (e.g., NI PXI, high‑speed digitizers, strain/acceleration instrumentation)
• Experience with root cause failure analysis and anomaly resolution in high‑reliability systems

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Aero Vironment, Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency. U.S. citizenship is required. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements (see 22 CFR 120.15).