Sr Avionics System Test Automation Engineer Verified today
About the Team
The Avionics Test & Operations team is responsible for testing avionics hardware and systems across the entire product lifecycle of Terran R: component-, subsystem-, and vehicle-level. You will design, develop, and execute avionics testing strategies for rocket systems, working closely with the avionics design team to identify and troubleshoot issues while developing automation and testing infrastructure.
About the Role
In this role, you'll develop and automate the test infrastructure used to validate Terran R's Flight Termination System hardware. You'll build automated test workflows and data review pipelines, support qualification and acceptance testing, and partner closely with avionics, software, and systems engineers to prepare flight hardware for integration.
This role combines hands-on test and lab experience with test execution automation and data review pipeline development. You'll create automated tests and reports used in verification and validation processes, working in a collaborative, safety-critical environment.
A strong candidate is comfortable with CAD models and electrical schematics as well as software requirements and design documents, and can effectively execute, document, and communicate system test results.
Technologies We Use
- Python, Pandas
- NI PXI, cDAQ, and similar DAQ systems
- Rest APIs
- Grafana, Plotly, PowerBI
- SQL and Document Databases
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in high-reliability product development and/or testing
- Experience developing and improving test automation frameworks
- Experience developing automated pipelines to process, visualize, and review test data during and after hardware validation
- Experience troubleshooting hardware/software integration issues and supporting structured root-cause investigations
- Hands-on experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, test automation, and data analysis development and verification
- Experience working within safety-critical or regulated environments with oversight from multiple stakeholders
- Ability to interpret CAD models, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics to support hardware integration, test setup, and troubleshooting
Nice to Have
- Experience collaborating with aerospace regulatory and safety organizations, including Space Force Range Safety and FAA
- Experience in a lab or test environment, including supporting test design, execution, and documentation of results
- Experience designing or debugging custom electronics at PCBA level
- Experience working on HIL or SIL platforms
- Understanding of failure analysis process and root-cause investigations
- Experience working with complex integrated systems such as vehicle level integration or testing
Compensation
Hiring Range: $148,000 - $222,000 USD
Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and job-related factors. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.