Senior Avionics Test and Automation Engineer jobs in United States
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Inversion · 1 day ago

Senior Avionics Test and Automation Engineer

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$140K/yr - $180K/yr
date5+ years exp

Inversion is a company focused on transforming space into a transportation layer for Earth by developing advanced spacecraft technology. They are seeking a Senior Avionics Test and Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-precision test systems for their next-generation spacecraft, ensuring avionics meet performance and reliability standards.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware consisting of in-house developed electronics and electro-mechanical hardware
Write automation software responsible for interfacing with test equipment, instrumentation, devices under test, and ERP/MRP systems
Perform root-cause investigations of failures observed during test by partnering closely with design teams
Manage COTS component selection and develop custom hardware to exercise hardware interfaces in a flight-like manner

Qualification

Embedded test systemsTest automation frameworksHardware-in-the-loop testingTest plans developmentScripting languagesRoot-cause investigationCOTS component selectionPCB design knowledgeEMI/EMC methodologiesCI/CD pipelines familiarityStartup environment experience

Required

Typically, 5+ years working with embedded test systems, preferably in avionics
Ability to scope, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain high-precision test systems for complex electronic systems
Strong background in test system component evaluation and selection
Proficiency with test automation strategies and frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Robot Framework)
Experience designing and managing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testbeds for embedded systems
Knowledge of test system automation, including deployment, execution, and post-processing of test data
Competence in developing test plans and authoring test/verification procedures for electronic systems
Hands-on ability with oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment for debugging and characterization
Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and MATLAB for test automation and data analysis

Preferred

Background in automated data analysis tooling to improve test efficiency and insight generation
Familiarity with embedded software development for microcontrollers or FPGA-based platforms
Knowledge of PCB design for test instrumentation and interface hardware
Understanding of EMI/EMC test methodologies for aerospace electronics
Capability to automate environmental test equipment (e.g., thermal chambers, vacuum chambers)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for test and verification automation
Previous involvement in startup environments, where adaptability and initiative are critical

Company

Inversion

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Inversion builds space capsules to return cargo back to Earth for the commercial, civil, and defense industries.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.inversionspace.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$54.12M
Key Investors
Spark Capital
2024-11-20Series A· $44M
2024-03-01Series Unknown
2022-07-01Seed

Leadership Team

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Justin Fiaschetti
CEO & Co-Founder
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Austin Briggs
CTO & Co-Founder
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