Systems Test Engineer – Space Technologies

Job overview

The Systems Test Engineer – Space Technologies role is onsite in Albuquerque, NM, with an annual salary range of $91,000–$138,750. The position supports AeroVironment’s Space Technologies division, which develops high-reliability opto-mechanical and electrical systems. The engineer helps verify that spaceflight hardware and interfaces meet requirements and performance specifications. By developing automated test solutions, executing system-level tests, analyzing results, and resolving anomalies with multidisciplinary teams, the role contributes to reliable hardware across multiple programs.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain automated test equipment and reusable test frameworks using Python, LabVIEW, or comparable tools. Automate functional, performance, regression, integration, and acceptance testing
• integrate test solutions with data acquisition, instrumentation, simulators, and SIL/HIL environments. Develop and execute tests for SpaceWire and MIL-STD-1553 interfaces, analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, support failure investigations, and contribute to verification and validation activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

systems test engineer

space technologies

albuquerque nm

aerovironment

automated testing

python

labview

spacewire

mil-std-1553

hardware-in-the-loop

verification and validation

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Tests spaceflight hardware and communication interfaces including SpaceWire and MIL-STD-1553; U.S. citizenship is required.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.