Varda Space
Space Avionics Test Engineer II
$120K–$173K
El Segundo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 31, 2026
- Experience
- At least 3 years in system validation, component testing, or test software development.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) authorized to work in the U.S.
About the job
Designs and operates test systems and software to validate spacecraft avionics hardware and verify flight readiness under demanding conditions.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and operate test systems and write Python software for test execution, data analysis, pass/fail assessment, and reporting.
- Develop test plans and conduct qualification, acceptance, and proto-flight tests with component and engineering teams.
- Develop and operate Hardware in the Loop (HITL) testbeds and improve test automation and efficiency.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in system validation, component testing, or test software development.
- Proficiency programming and debugging with Python; proficiency with Git source control system.
- Experience with electronics test equipment and familiarity with thermocouples, RTDs, and 4-20mA devices.
Nice to have
- Prior experience standing up HITL testbeds, managing configuration control, and operating system-level tests.
- Familiarity with Unix environments; experience with vehicle-condition test equipment or environmental test equipment.
Pay
USD 119,543 - 172,673 per year (base salary)
Tools
Python, Git, Unix, DAQ systems, oscilloscopes, multimeters, thermocouples, RTDs
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