Avionics Test Engineering Lead

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

The Avionics Test Engineering Lead will lead all phases of testing avionics flight hardware for E-Space satellites and development of associated test equipment, software, and processes. You will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and lead all aspects of avionics test engineering from building and leading the avionics test engineering team, developing the avionics test architecture, hardware and software development, and execution of tests at the unit and system levels.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in electronics hardware related development and testing including 5+ years of test engineering leadership.

This position will report to the Director of Electrical Engineering and will work closely with the Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineering teams. The successful candidate will be based in our Saratoga, CAoffice

What you'll be doing

• Grow the avionics test engineering team and then lead it day to day to execute the technical priorities of the avionics team and company as a whole.
• Develop avionics test architecture for the satellite as well as specific PCBAs.
• Develop standards and practices for test procedures and processes in collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
• Design and build automated test platforms including custom PCBAs, harnesses, fixtures, software, and off-the shelf equipment.
• Execute qualification and production acceptance testing including ambient functional and environmental tests.
• Work with the spacecraft design engineers on DFT and DFM strategies.

What you bring to this role

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar.
• 10+ years of experience in electronics related development and testing including 5+ years of test engineering leadership.
• Familiarity with PCBA development including schematics and PCB layout.
• Familiarity with software development including embedded software in C/C++, Python, and databases
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment including power supplies, loads, oscilloscopes, thermal chambers, etc.
• Strong documentation skills for test procedures, results, analysis, etc.
• Demonstrated success leading a team in a dynamic environment.

Extra points for the following

• Programming skills in Python and C/C++.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience with mechanical design in Solidworks.
• Experience with radiation effects testing.

$150,000 - $220,000 a year

The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role if you do not already hold it.

Why E-Space is right for you:

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference

• Sustainability at our core

• Fair and honest workplace

• Innovative thinking is encouraged

• Competitive salaries

• Continuous learning and development

• Health and wellness care options

• Financial solutions for the future

• Optional legal services (US only)

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off