AV · 4 weeks ago
Electrical Test Engineer - Space Technologies
1300 Britt Street Southeast, Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $102K/yr
2+ years expAeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and they are seeking an experienced Test Engineer for their Space Technologies division. The role involves planning and executing tests on electrical systems used in spacecraft, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with functional and performance specifications.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Conduct detailed timing analysis and signal integrity checks on high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, LVDS, SpaceWire), ensuring accurate communication between subsystems
Work closely with electrical design engineers, systems engineers, and software teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance
Develop and design hardware and software for automated test equipment as well as supporting existing systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability 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 resolutions
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years related experience
Proficiency with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other electrical test equipment
Familiarity with environmental test standards for space hardware (e.g., NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, etc.)
Experience performing board-level checkout and debugging of complex electronic assemblies
Experience 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
Preferred
B.S. or higher in (Engineering or related field) with 3 – 6 years of experience
3+ years of experience in electrical engineering roles (spaceflight or aerospace preferred)
Familiarity with FPGA- or microcontroller-based systems and associated debugging techniques
Solid understanding of embedded systems and digital interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, LVDS, SpaceWire, etc.)
Hands-on experience in conducting environmental tests for spaceflight hardware or satellite systems in a cleanroom environment
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, Python, and JAVA
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to assume technical responsibility for pieces of a program or multiple programs
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
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Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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