Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II Verified today
About the Role
This position is part of the Test and Launch Engineering team, responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron and Neutron launch vehicles. You will work across stack testing, pre-launch processing, launch operations, and on-orbit operations, while managing configuration, checkout, and operation of related facilities and equipment.
What You'll Do
- Develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
- Oversee configuration and checkout of avionics systems
- Lead and manage testing projects for avionics and electrical systems
- Mentor and train operators within the Integrated Operations team on avionics and electrical systems
- Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for ground and vehicle electrical hardware
- Author, review, and carry out operations procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic)
- 2 or more years of experience in engineering design, test, and/or operations in electrical or software engineering
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
- Experience with Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages
- Software development skills and experience with web-based tools such as HTML and XML
- Understanding of networking with knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, multicast protocols, and packet switching and routing
- Knowledge of and experience with electrical systems
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary: $100,000 to $120,000 USD. Total compensation including equity: $94,000 to $122,000 USD.
Benefits include company stock as part of total compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and additional discounts and perks.
Working Conditions
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Required Clearance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce.