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David Careers

Avionics Engineer - Test Engineer

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insight globalHouston (TX)
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSearch, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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Avionics Test Engineer
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).3-5 years of experience testing or developing avionics, electrical, or electromechanical systems, preferably in aerospace or spaceflight.
  • Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with hardware development, integration, and qualification testing.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
  • Nice to Have Skills & Experience:
  • Experience supporting spacecraft, launch vehicle, or other flight hardware programs.
  • Knowledge of environmental testing methods, including TVAC, vibration, and thermal testing. Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and flight qualification processes.
Job Description: Our client is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer to support the development, qualification, and flight testing of spacecraft avionics hardware, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom electronic systems. This role will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to validate avionics performance from assembly through environmental and flight test campaigns.
Key Responsibilities: Support avionics testing through functional, thermal, vibration (vibe), and thermal vacuum (TVAC) test campaigns. Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities. Investigate test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions. Collaborate with systems, software, propulsion, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams to define and verify requirements. Analyze and communicate test results, documenting findings and recommendations. Support system-level integration, verification, and qualification of flight hardware. Maintain accurate test records, engineering documentation, and compliance artifacts.

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