Avionics Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Long Beach, California, United States. The role may require evening and weekend work during critical mission milestones.

Salary: $120,540–$209,520 USD per year, depending on level and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations, including the Haven Station series, to support human presence in space, microgravity research, manufacturing, and the emerging space economy.

What you will do

• Design, build, commission, troubleshoot, and debug avionics test systems and associated electronics hardware.
• Capture test requirements with responsible engineers and develop component- and system-level test cases.
• Implement test cases, validate outputs with internal stakeholders, and lead avionics test-system design reviews.
• Document test systems and support handover to test operators.
• Architect and implement automated test frameworks for avionics systems.
• Develop interfaces for co-simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop applications with subject matter experts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another hard-science field.
• At least 2 years of post-bachelor’s experience developing and working with hardware test systems.
• At least 1 year of experience with C++ or Python.
• Experience operating and maintaining Linux systems with confident command-line use.
• Experience designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem, such as NI, Weidmuller, or Beckhoff.
• Familiarity with electrical and wiring concepts, including grounding and electrical safety; ability to lift up to 25 lb unassisted.

Nice to have

• Experience with product testing, space-system protocols and standards, or complex systems such as spacecraft, aircraft, or autonomous vehicles.
• Experience coordinating or supervising other engineers and developing Python applications.
• Familiarity with Git, CMake, GNU tools, CI/CD, issue tracking, Linux kernel software and drivers, and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design, network programming, satellite communications, or telemetry systems.
• Experience with power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Onsite meals and refreshments, including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner, and subsidized lunch.
• ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and additional discounts and perks.

Hiring process

• The position reports to the Manager of Avionics Testing.
• Employment is subject to U.S. export-control compliance: the hire must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.