Spacecraft Testbed Engineer: Avionics & HITL Specialist
Impulsespace
Impulse Space is seeking a Spacecraft Testbed Engineer to design, build, and operate testbeds that simulate real-world missions for avionics, propulsion, embedded software, and flight software validation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure mission-critical testing in demanding environments. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 3+ years HITL/embedded testing, and hands-on use of electronics test equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Impulsespace
- Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Spacecraft Testbed Engineer to build and operate testbeds that simulate real-world missions, enabling critical testing of avionics, propulsion, embedded software, and flight software. Your work will contribute to mission success...Suggested
- Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer II to design, run, and automate environmental tests for flight hardware and HITL testbeds. You will build test systems, write Python procedures, and collaborate across engineering teams...Suggested
- Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer II to design and operate test systems that stress-test flight... ...with REs, and help standardize data reporting and HITL testbeds to validate avionics under extreme conditions. #J-1880...Suggested
$125k - $175k
...power groundbreaking space missions. As a Spacecraft Testbed Engineer at Impulse, you'll build and operate... ..., enabling critical testing of avionics, propulsion, embedded software, and flight... ...experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), hardware-software integration, or embedded...SuggestedPermanent employmentFull timeRemote work- Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks a Manager for Spacecraft Testbeds to lead a high‑assurance team delivering HITL/HIL testbeds such as ironbirds and flatsats. You will partner with Software, GNC, and Avionics to translate requirements into hardware designs, ensuring...Suggested
$140.33k - $202.7k
...bustling in-space ecosystem.About This Role As a Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design and operation of... ...engineers to develop and operate Hardware in the Loop (HITL) testbeds to simulate the spacecraft on the ground and ensure all...Permanent employment$140.33k - $202.7k
...About This RoleThe Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, Avionics oversees the design,... ...avionics systems on flight and HITL hardware, ensuring... ...operations as an Avionics specialist or system operator, where... ...Hardware In The Loop (HITL) testbeds, simulating the spacecraft...Permanent employment- Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer to design and operate flight-hardware testbeds and HITL simulations. You will build test systems, write Python scripts, and collaborate across avionics, mechanical, and systems...
- Varda Space Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, Avionics, to oversee avionics design, integration, and testing for the Winnebago Spaceship. You will ensure readiness for launch and operation, collaborating with multiple engineering teams to...
- Impulse Space is seeking a Spacecraft Testbed Engineering Manager in Redondo Beach to lead a team delivering spacecraft testbeds (ironbirds, flatsats, HITL) and collaborate with software, GNC and avionics groups. You will own hardware architecture and ensure timely delivery...
$105k - $140k
...is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. AVIONICS SYSTEM ENGINEER, HITL (STARFALL) When designing new vehicles at SpaceX, Hardware in the Loop (HITL) testing is the very first time real hardware...Permanent employmentTemporary workInternship- SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, seeks an Avionics System Engineer, HITL (Starfall) to develop HITL systems for in‑house avionics hardware that will fly to space. You will design, deploy, and validate HITL harnesses and software that monitors performance on PXI racks and flight...
- Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer II, Avionics to lead design, integration, and testing of avionics systems for... ...role demands strong expertise in avionics, testing, and HITL setups, with on-site responsibilities at our El Segundo...
- SpaceX is seeking an Avionics System Engineer, HITL (Starfall) in Hawthorne, CA. You will design HITL systems for in-house avionics hardware, and develop software to monitor, validate, and automate deployment across HITL hardware and PXI racks. Expect fast-paced work while...
$105k - $150k
Avionics Test Engineer Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location... ...to contribute to all the stages of spacecraft development, from initial concepts to... ...setups for component level and integrated testbeds Provide feedback to design engineers...Permanent employmentFull time$30 per hour
Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) Department: Internship Employment Type: Internship... ...support the testing and integration of spacecraft avionics systems. As an intern, you will... ...for component level and integrated testbeds under engineer supervision...Permanent employmentFull timeSummer workInternship- Impulse Space is seeking an Avionics Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Redondo Beach. You will assist in testing and integrating spacecraft avionics, gaining hands-on experience across flight hardware, electronics, and test systems. The internship runs 12 weeks...Summer workInternship
$110k - $164k
...manufacturing-in-the-loop foundation model to automate spacecraft design and production worldwide. Our approach... ...builders, fast learners, and ambitious engineers. Whether your passion lies in spacecraft systems, avionics, ML/AI, or advanced manufacturing, you’ll be collaborating...WorldwideWeekend work- Impulse in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Mira Avionics) to lead cross-functional programs delivering critical spacecraft avionics hardware. You will oversee production program-level execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality...
$140k - $205k
...with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.SR. AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology... ...testing and screening out all electronic hardware for our spacecraft. Our fundamental goal is to improve humanity and ultimately...Permanent employmentTemporary workInternship- ...this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIP)The Components Test team develops the test and manufacturing processes for the most advanced spacecraft avionics in the world. Our engineers serve as hardware experts for...Permanent employmentTemporary workInternship
- ...manufacturing‑in‑the‑loop foundation model to automate spacecraft design and production worldwide. Our approach... ...builders, fast learners, and ambitious engineers. Whether your passion lies in spacecraft systems, avionics, ML/AI, or advanced manufacturing, you’ll be collaborating...Worldwide
$105k - $122.5k
...possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER (STARFALL)Want to design test systems at a speed never... ...and screening out all electronic hardware on our rockets and spacecraft. Hardware tested by the team includes but is not limited to...Permanent employmentTemporary workInternship$20k
...is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.AVIONICS INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER, HASS (STARSHIELD)Avionics Integration and Test Engineers are responsible for acceptance and qualification tests of...Permanent employmentTemporary workInternshipWeekend work$146.2k - $215k
Senior Spacecraft Avionics Security Engineer - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space....Permanent employmentInterim roleCurrently hiringRelocationVisa sponsorshipWork visaRelocation packageFlexible hoursShift work- ...Industries in El Segundo, CA, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II - Integration to orchestrate final spacecraft assembly. You will own integration procedures from... ...to closeout, coordinating structures, propulsion, avionics, and TPS to ensure a flight-ready vehicle. The...
- ...Space Industries seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Integration to act as the central orchestrator of spacecraft final assembly. You will own integration procedures... ...and coordinate across structures, propulsion, avionics, and TPS to ensure safe, on-schedule builds....
$105k - $122.5k
...with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER (STARFALL) Want to design test systems at a speed never before... ...screening out all electronic hardware on our rockets and spacecraft. Hardware tested by the team includes but is not limited to...Temporary workInternship$165k - $230k
...with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink... ...testing and screening out all electronic hardware for our spacecraft. Our fundamental goal is to improve humanity and ultimately...Temporary workInternship- ...wouldn't have it any other way. As an Avionics Systems Engineer at Astrolab, you will define the... ...execute them. Help develop and operate HIL testbeds to verify functionality before... ...Qualifications Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle avionics systems design...Flexible hours
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