Vast
Avionics Test Engineer
$136K–$176K
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of post-bachelor’s hardware test systems experience; 1+ years with C++ or python.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other hard science.
About the job
Designs and implements automated test systems for avionics hardware and supports their integration, troubleshooting, and validation for human-rated space stations.
What you'll do
- Design, build, commission, and troubleshoot avionics test systems; develop and validate component- and system-level test cases.
- Capture test requirements, lead design reviews, and document systems for handover to test operators.
- Support the automated test framework and develop interfaces for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) co-simulation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another hard science.
- 2+ years of post-bachelor’s experience working with and developing hardware test systems.
- 1+ years of experience with either C++ or python.
- Experience maintaining Linux systems and designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem; familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts, including grounding and electrical safety.
Nice to have
- Experience with product testing or space-systems testing protocols and standards; coordinating or supervising other engineers.
- Familiarity with Git, Cmake, GNU tools, CI/CD, issue tracking tools, Linux kernel software and drivers, embedded systems, or safety-critical software.
Pay
$135,800 — $176,400 USD (base salary)
Tools
C++, python, Linux, DAQ, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL), Git, Cmake, GNU tools
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