Vast
Avionics Test Engineer
About this role
Vast is hiring an Avionics Test Engineer to design, build, and commission automated test systems for avionics hardware supporting the development of next-generation commercial space stations. You'll work with engineering teams to capture requirements, develop test cases, troubleshoot systems, and lead design reviews while supporting a broader automated testing framework.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and commission test systems for avionics and electronics hardware
- Capture test requirements from Responsible Engineers and develop component/system-level test cases
- Perform troubleshooting and debug of avionics test systems
- Lead test system design reviews and coach debugging efforts across the team
- Produce documentation and support handover to test operators
- Develop Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) interfaces and co-simulation strategies
What they're looking for
- Hardware test systems design and development
- C++ or Python programming
- Linux systems administration and command-line tools
- Modular DAQ ecosystems (NI, Weidmuller, Beckhoff)
- Electrical concepts, grounding, and electrical safety
- Git, CMake, and GNU tools
- Embedded systems and fault-tolerant software design
- Test equipment operation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters)
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Vast
Vast develops Haven-1, a human-rated space station, and is hiring design reliability engineers across thermal, structures, propulsion, and avionics systems to ensure safe operations, as well as construction project engineers to support the station's development and construction.
- Website
- vast.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a complex hardware test system you designed and built from scratch—what challenges did you face?
- Describe your experience with modular DAQ systems; which platforms have you used and why?