Data and Controls Systems Test Engineer
$125,000–$155,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement data acquisition systems for propulsion, fluids, mechanical, avionics, and environmental test campaigns, including sensor selection, signal conditioning, and DAQ hardware architecture. Develop automated test control and sequencing software using LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB to enable safe, repeatable, and efficient test execution. Commission, calibrate, and validate instrumentation prior to test campaigns, while performing post-test data processing, analysis, and visualization to support engineering disposition. Troubleshoot DAQ hardware, instrumentation, control system software, and network connectivity issues during operations, and establish data management processes for file naming, metadata, and archival. Interface with avionics, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate spacecraft telemetry and command interfaces into ground test systems. This fully onsite role in Long Beach, CA requires U.S. citizenship and offers a base salary of $125,000–$175,000 depending on level, with equity and comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline
- Years of relevant experience in data acquisition, test automation, instrumentation, or control systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability test environments in line with engineering level
- Hands-on experience with data acquisition hardware (National Instruments, Keysight, HBM,etc.) and software platforms (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python)
- Strong programming skills in at least one language commonly used for test automation(Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C/C++)
- Working knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, strain gauges, accelerometers, and flow meters
- Experience with signal conditioning, analog and digital I/O, and measurement uncertainty analysis
- Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software integration issues in test environments
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to work across multidisciplinary test teams
- U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering
- Experience with real-time control systems, PLC programming, or embedded systems development
- Familiarity with spacecraft avionics interfaces, telemetry protocols, and command and data handling systems
- Experience with high-speed data acquisition, video synchronization, or distributed DAQ architectures
- Knowledge of Ethernet-based instrumentation protocols (Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, PROFINET)
- Experience with version control (Git), continuous integration, and software development best practices for test systems
- Familiarity with hazardous test operations including propulsion testing, high-pressure systems, or environmental chambers
- Experience with test data analysis tools and visualization platforms (Grafana, Tableau, custom dashboards)
- Background in systems engineering, requirements verification, or test planning
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