Senior Avionics Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in El Segundo, California, United States. The role requires U.S. work authorization and U.S. person status due to ITAR-controlled technology.

Salary: $119,543–$152,749 per year for the Engineer II level, plus potential long-term incentives.

Company

hirify.global develops commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing systems, reentry capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses.

What you will do

• Design, build, and operate test systems for spacecraft avionics components and assemblies.
• Develop Python software for test procedures, data analysis, pass/fail assessment, and reporting.
• Define test cases and strategies with component Responsible Engineers for performance under extreme conditions.
• Create and execute qualification, acceptance, and proto-flight test plans for flight hardware.
• Develop and operate Hardware in the Loop testbeds with avionics systems and flight software engineers.
• Improve test automation and efficiency while mentoring and training engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in system validation, component testing, or test software development, including at least 3 years with aerospace test systems.
• Proficiency in Python programming and debugging.
• Experience with power supplies, DAQ systems, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
• Familiarity with thermocouples, RTDs, and 4–20mA sensors, plus proficiency with Git.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. person for ITAR access.

Nice to have

• Experience establishing HITL testbeds, managing configuration control, and operating system-level tests.
• Familiarity with Unix environments and vehicle-condition test equipment.
• Experience with vibration shakers, TVAC chambers, or thermal chambers.
• Project or program management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees receive flexible PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% immediately vested employer match and incentive equity.
• Relocation support may be available for new hires.
• Daily lunch, twice-weekly dinner, team events, and complimentary EV charging are provided.