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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Avionics System Test Engineer - **Company:** Vast, Inc - **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,000.0 - $183,260.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, CMake, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Fault Tolerance, Github, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Testing, Hardware Testing, Software Application Programming, Git, System-level Testing, Atlassian Tools, GNU Operating System, Bitbucket - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ebb83313ce0136b3 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other hard science * 5+ years of post bachelor's experience working with and developing hardware test systems * Experience building and maintaining hardware test systems * Experience operating and maintaining Linux systems, including confident use of command line tools * Experience with power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters * Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts including grounding and electrical safety * Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design * Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and problem-solving within avionics or complex hardware environments * Strong documentation skills, with the ability to produce detailed, accurate technical reports and communicate findings effectively Preferred Skills & Experience: * Experience working with satellite communications or telemetry systems * Experience developing and executing requirement-driven test plans for avionics or electronics systems * Experience with automated test systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environments * Familiarity with C++ or python programming * Experience with embedded systems design and/or testing * Experience with testing protocols and standards relevant to space systems * Experience coordinating and/or supervising the outputs of other engineers * Experience developing applications in python * Familiarity with Git, Cmake, and GNU tools * Knowledge of CI/CD and issue tracking tools such as the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence) and GitHub * Experience designing and/or maintaining computer networks * Experience designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem (e.g. NI, Weidmuller, Beckhoff) Additional Requirements: * Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones * Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted ## Description * Support design of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL / HIL) test assets to provide system level validation of avionics units, including closed-loop simulation of relevant Use Cases * Work with Responsible Engineers and System owners across the organization to capture test design criteria for avionics test systems * Develop system level test cases, implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders * Work with subject matter experts to develop and implement interfaces to co-simulation strategies for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) applications * Own procurement and integration of test equipment to build, commission, and sign-off system test assets * Perform troubleshooting and debug of avionics test systems * Lead test system design reviews for avionics test systems * Lead and coach troubleshooting and debug efforts across the wider team * Produce documentation for test systems and support handover to test operators * Serve as a mentor for junior engineers within the Avionics Test team, coordinating efforts of complex projects and tasks ## Related Videos - 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