EGSE/Avionics Test Software Engineer
Quantum Space, Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA +2
- Pay
- $110K–$160K / year
- Work type
- Not stated
- Level
- Not stated
- Area
- Software engineering
- Posted
- 9 days ago
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About the role
Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a technically driven EGSE/ Avionics Test Software Engineer to develop automated test software, Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) software, and hardware/software integration test infrastructure for spacecraft avionics supporting Ranger missions.
In this role, you will develop reusable test applications, instrument interfaces, and automated test sequencing capabilities used to verify spacecraft avionics hardware and software. You will work closely with avionics, flight software, electrical, systems, and test engineers to build reliable test infrastructure, troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions, and ensure test results are accurate, repeatable, and defensible.
This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of software and hardware, solving difficult integration problems, and building robust test systems that directly contribute to flight readiness and mission success.
Where You’ll Make an Impact
- Develop automated test software and EGSE software supporting spacecraft avionics development and verification
- Design and develop reusable test applications, instrument interfaces, device drivers, test sequencing capabilities, and data acquisition tools
- Develop software to control laboratory instrumentation and communicate with embedded avionics hardware
- Build maintainable and extensible test frameworks that separate hardware interfaces, test logic, configuration, and data handling
- Develop requirements-based verification tests, including positive and negative testing, boundary conditions, failure scenarios, and fault injection
- Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and hardware/software integration testing of spacecraft avionics
- Develop automated functional and performance tests for flight computers and other avionics hardware
- Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, software, communication interface, and test equipment issues using systematic root-cause analysis
- Verify and validate automated test software and test equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results
- Implement test logging and data collection practices that provide traceability and reproducibility across hardware and software configurations
- Collaborate with avionics, flight software, systems, electrical, and test teams to develop verification approaches and resolve integration issues
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to software development, configuration management, and continuous integration practices
- Operate within a fast-paced development environment focused on rapid execution, technical excellence, and mission success
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