Spacecraft Integration Specialist (Avionics)
Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
Redondo Beach$110k - $140kFull-timePosted 7mo ago
About the role
Role responsible for planning, executing, and maintaining avionics test procedures and assets to ensure spacecraft flight hardware meets performance and mission requirements throughout development to launch readiness, collaborating with multiple engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and document avionics test procedures for spacecraft and subsystems
- Perform functional, interface, and system-level testing of flight and flight-like hardware
- Support integration of avionics component, payloads, sensors, cables and harnessing
- Operate and troubleshoot test equipment such as EGSE, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and power supplies
- Maintain spacecraft control racks, RF control racks, and other EGSE required to operate the spacecraft
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and system-level anomalies
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support test readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and configuration control
- Generate test reports, discrepancy reports, and contribute to qualification and acceptance documentation
- Support environmental testing (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) as required
- Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and configuration management processes
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4+ years of experience in avionics testing, spacecraft testing, or related aerospace systems
- Hands-on experience with spacecraft or high-reliability avionics hardware and associated test systems (EGSE)
- Strong understanding of digital and analog electronics
- Experience developing and executing test procedures
- Proficiency using electrical test and measurement equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
Skills
Required:Avionics testingTest procedure developmentEGSE and electrical measurement
Benefits
- Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
- Medical, vision & dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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