Job Title: Sr. Avionics SW Test Engineer
Job Type: Contract, Full time 
Location: Tustin, CA
Schedule: 1st shift, 8 am to 5pm
Positions:   Total 1x

• Target pay rate: $60-82.75/HR pay

• Engineers:  Bill rates up to $140 p/hr will review exceptions

• MU:  45 %

  As a Sr. Engineer, Avionics SW Test, you will be an integral part of the software verification team that will be responsible for developing, integrating, and executing software verification across multiple LRUs on new carrier vehicles and spaceships. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions. You will have extensive experience verifying safety critical software utilizing automated test frameworks. In addition, you will take part in avionics software and systems integration and help with troubleshooting and contribute in future updates and modifications.

  Responsibilities

  • Design and document verification strategies and steps for verifying software requirements

  • Translate verification steps into automated scripts to run on automated test bench

  • Participate and contribute in creating automated test benches

  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in designing, verifying and validating a complex hardware/software systems

  • Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules

  • Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day

  • Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks

  • Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects

• Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

  • 8+ years of experience with requirements-based, safety-critical real-time software verification in aerospace or similar field

  • Experience with requirements-based software testing for avionics

  • Experience with Vectorcast or similar unit testing tools

  • Experience developing a regression testing framework with Python

  • Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals

  • Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior

  • Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

What the Job Involves

• Software Verification: Design and document strategies to test software requirements against safety-critical real-time systems.

• Automated Testing: Translate verification plans into automated scripts and build/maintain automated test benches.

• Regression Frameworks: Develop and run regression testing frameworks using Python.

• Systems Integration & Troubleshooting: Participate in avionics software integration, help diagnose system issues, and contribute to future vehicle updates and modifications.

• Safety & Compliance: Follow strict safety-first standards, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention protocols, and proper handling of hazardous materials

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