Observable Space
Test Engineer, Ground Systems
About this role
Observable Space is seeking a Test Engineer for Ground Systems in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on validating robotic telescope systems and observatory infrastructure. This hands-on role involves designing testing systems, developing automation frameworks, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure hardware and software reliability.
What you'll do
- Design and document test systems for ground-based observatories
- Create and maintain automated test frameworks
- Develop hardware-in-the-loop testing environments
- Simulate operational conditions for comprehensive testing
- Debug complex hardware and software issues
- Collaborate with multiple engineering teams for system validation
What they're looking for
- 5+ years in test engineering or systems development
- Programming in Python or C/C++
- Designing system-level test environments
- Understanding of hardware interfaces
- Experience with lab instrumentation
- Ability to read and interpret schematics
- Strong debugging skills
- Experience in fast-paced environments
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Equity opportunities in the company
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Observable Space
Observable Space builds advanced telescope and observatory systems for space-based and terrestrial applications, developing integrated hardware and software solutions for next-generation space infrastructure. The company is hiring electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, photonics specialists, test engineers, and full-stack software engineers to design, validate, and optimize these complex systems.
View all jobs at Observable SpaceLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a complex hardware-software debugging experience where you had to diagnose an issue across electrical and software boundaries. How did you approach it?
- Describe your experience designing and implementing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system-level test environments. What tools and frameworks did you use?