Avionics - Stage Integration & Test Engineer Verified today

About the role

The avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. You will be responsible for the architecture, integration, test, and launch of avionics flight hardware on Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. This requires understanding mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces necessary to integrate and operate the launch vehicle. You will work with design, manufacturing, test site, and launch site teams to define integration, electrical checkout, and pre-flight operations sequences that will culminate in the first launch of Nova.

What you will do

• Own integrated avionics systems from design, development, manufacturing, test, and flight
• Develop system and harness schematics, equipment lists, integration and test plans for the complete stage and engine avionics system in partnership with peer teams
• Facilitate and use hardware-in-the-loop test solutions to validate vehicle designs and develop continuous integration test objectives
• Develop a thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces necessary to integrate and operate the launch vehicle
• Own system-level integration schedules, providing component and system level delivery targets and outward reporting
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware issues on vehicle and coordinate with component owners to drive corrective actions and design changes
• Develop day of flight procedures and sequences for battery charging, avionics health checking, and vehicle launch and recovery
• Support integrated stage and hot fire testing at Moses Lake, WA test site and onsite at Cape Canaveral
• Serve as on-console avionics support for stage-level tests, launch and recovery operations

Minimum qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience
• 5+ years experience designing, building, or testing electrical systems and electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)
• Experience with integration, test, or operations of complex multidisciplinary systems such as launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, or automotive
• Experience developing electrical schematics
• Familiarity with automated test sequences and lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing assembly work plans and instructions for mechanical integration of avionics components and harnessing
• Experience with Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, or National Instruments hardware
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Rigorous attention to detail

Compensation and benefits

Target salary ranges:

• Level 3: $123,000 to $184,400
• Level 4: $151,305 to $252,105

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

Benefits include equity in the form of stock options for all regular full-time employees, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, 4 weeks paid time off, 10 paid holidays including year-end closure, paid family and parental leave, on-site gym or monthly wellness stipend, and dog-friendly offices.

ITAR requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. This position requires access to technology and technical data restricted under U.S. export control laws.