Aitech Systems · 1 month ago
Sr. Systems Test Engineer
CA, Chatsworth, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
10+ years expAitech Defense Systems is renowned for its innovation in rugged embedded systems, designed to operate reliably in the challenging environments of military, defense, aerospace, and space applications. The Senior Systems Test Engineer will lead complex system test and verification activities for Aitech’s embedded systems, ensuring functional, performance, and reliability requirements are met.
CommercialElectronicsEmbedded SystemsSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead system-level test planning, integration, and verification for complex embedded hardware and software systems
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior test engineers, promoting best practices in test methodology, analysis, and reporting
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and firmware teams to define test requirements, success criteria, and verification methods
Conduct integration and test activities ensuring performance and reliability in rugged, mission-critical environments
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to increase efficiency and repeatability
Document and track defects, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and system verification reviews, including SRR, PDR, TRR, CDR, SOI, and PRR
Ensure compliance with aerospace certification and design assurance standards (DO-254, DO-178C, AS9100, ARP4754, ARP4761)
Apply knowledge of aerospace safety assessment and systems development processes
Work with and validate systems according to MIL-STD-810, DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-217, and defense/aerospace communication protocols
Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, methodologies, and tools
Provide leadership in problem-solving, risk mitigation, and proactive issue resolution, balancing technical and financial considerations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering
Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person eligible to work on defense/aerospace programs
10+ years of experience in systems test, integration, and verification within aerospace, defense, or space sectors
Preferred
Master's degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with AI/GPGPU-enabled embedded systems
Familiarity with automated test frameworks and scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
Experience in mission-critical system integration for defense, aerospace, or space programs
Strong hands-on experience in system design and development in aerospace, defense, or space
Proven ability to mentor and lead junior engineers while managing complex test programs
Familiarity with aerospace lifecycle processes and milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, TRR, CDR, SOI, PRR)
Deep understanding of aerospace certification standards and design assurance (DO-254, DO-178C, AS9100, ARP4754, ARP4761)
Knowledge of aerospace safety assessment and systems development processes
Expertise with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-217, and defense/aerospace communication protocols
Creative problem solver who proactively seeks to exceed customer expectations
Adaptable, flexible, and able to champion innovation in a dynamic environment
Respectful, accountable, and supportive leadership style
Strong business acumen and ability to balance technical and financial considerations
Benefits
Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Company
Aitech Systems
With four decades of experience in providing reliable, rugged embedded systems for military, aerospace, and space platforms, Aitech stands as the world’s first independent innovator in open systems architecture, COTS/MOTS solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Yaron Mund
CEO
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