GNC Hardware Test Engineer

Join our team as a GNC Hardware Test Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in building, integrating, and validating sensor and test hardware for spacecraft GNC systems. This hands-on lab position is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with sensors, embedded hardware, test software, and rapid prototyping. You will be responsible for evaluating GNC sensor performance, integrating and testing various sensors, developing and debugging sensor communication, and supporting hardware-in-the-loop test setups. Additionally, you will design fixtures and test equipment, write scripts and test tools, and collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues and validate hardware performance.

• Construire et maintenir des dispositifs de test pour évaluer les performances des capteurs GNC.
• Intégrer et tester des capteurs tels que les IMU, les magnétomètres, les récepteurs GNSS, etc.
• Développer et déboguer la communication des capteurs via des interfaces telles que SPI, I2C, UART, et CAN.
• Familiarity with navigation or attitude sensors such as IMUs, magnetometers, GNSS, sun sensors, Earth horizon sensors, or star trackers
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software interface issues using lab tools and structured debugging methods
• Strong hands-on engineering mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced lab environment
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, sensor integration, embedded systems, robotics, aerospace projects, or similar lab-based engineering work
• Experience with communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or similar protocols
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C++ for test scripting, data analysis, or embedded development
• BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Internship, academic, research, or professional experience with spacecraft, UAVs, robotics, avionics, or embedded systems
• Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop testing, real-time simulation, or automated test systems
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and general lab equipment
• Experience with 3D printing, CAD, and rapid fixture design
• Experience using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Pixhawk, or similar platforms