Apex
aerospace
AvionicsTestEngineer,Hardware
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“Avionics Test Engineer, Hardware at Apex. Skills: Hardware integration, Avionics validation, Spacecraft test execution, Laboratory instrumentation, RF testing. Focus on hardware integration and testing. System-level and component-level test rack planning and buildup”
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills; Troubleshoot flight hardware and flatsat hardware failures; Troubleshoot integrated electrical systems and test setups
Must be a U. S. Person (U. S. Citizen or Green Card holder) in accordance with ITAR requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field, 3+ years of professional experience in aerospace hardware or electronics testing, Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and hardware bring-up, Familiarity with avionics hardware and embedded communication protocols: UART, SPI, CAN, I2C, Experience troubleshooting integrated electrical systems and test setups, understanding of hardware integration and validation workflows, Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, Must be a U. S. Person (U. S. Citizen or Green Card holder) in accordance with ITAR requirements
Nice to Have
Experience integrating or testing spacecraft, launch vehicles, or flight electronics, Familiarity with RF communications systems and RF lab equipment, Experience with: Harnessing, Fixturing, Environmental testing, Vibration testing, Familiarity with coaxial cable selection and RF interconnect characterization, Exposure to fast-paced aerospace production or integration environments, Experience designing PCBs or supporting hardware prototyping, Background conducting sensor functional tests, leak checks, or avionics channelization, Basic Python or scripting experience for test support and automation
What You'll Do.
Focus on hardware integration and testing
System-level and component-level test rack planning and buildup
Automated spacecraft test execution
Build and operate integrated spacecraft test environments
Execute qualification campaigns
Troubleshoot flight hardware throughout development and integration
Develop and execute test procedures for spacecraft avionics subsystems and RF hardware
and maintain Flatsats
Component-level and system-level test setups
Support hardware integration activities
Operate laboratory instrumentation
Execute RF and avionics validation testing
Support environmental and qualification campaigns
Troubleshoot flight hardware and flatsat hardware failures during integration and test
Execute and document Functional checkouts
Environmental screening
Integrated system validation
Author and maintain Design Verification Plans (DVPs)
and test documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, and systems engineers; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design-for-test initiatives and spacecraft integration campaigns; In-person collaboration with amazing coworkers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Design Verification Plans (DVPs)
Full Job Description
Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge. For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles. Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more. We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a Hardware Avionics Test Engineer to join our growing Test team. In this role, you’ll focus on hardware integration and testing, system-level and component-level test rack planning and buildup, avionics validation, and automated spacecraft test execution. You’ll work closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, and systems engineers to build and operate integrated spacecraft test environments, execute qualification campaigns, and troubleshoot flight hardware throughout development and integration. This role is highly hands-on and ideal for engineers who enjoy working directly with hardware, integration setups, and environmental testing. Responsibilities: - Develop and execute test procedures for spacecraft avionics subsystems and RF hardware - Build, configure, and maintain: - Flatsats - Communications racks - Component-level and system-level test setups - Support hardware integration activities including: - Harnessing - Fixturing - Rack integration - Mechanical/electrical interface validation - Operate laboratory instrumentation including: - Oscilloscopes - Multimeters - Power suppl
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