Spacecraft Electronics Test Engineer

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Located in Toronto, ON

Job Title: Spacecraft Electronics Test Engineer

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (mostly on-site)

 

About the Company:

Our client is a leading aerospace manufacturing company specializing in the design and production of advanced spacecraft systems and components. With a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and precision, the team is focused on pushing the boundaries of space technology and delivering mission-critical solutions to government and commercial clients.

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Electronics Test Engineer to support the design, testing, and validation of spacecraft avionics and electronics. You will take a hands-on role in developing and executing test campaigns, debugging complex electronic systems, and improving hardware reliability across flight and test platforms. This role is ideal for a driven, self-sufficient engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across hardware, software, and system interfaces.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and execute test campaigns for avionics hardware, including computing modules, analog and digital circuits, microcontroller-based systems, and power electronics.
• Develop and script automated tests to streamline validation workflows and ensure consistent test coverage.
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to define test requirements and ensure alignment with performance goals.
• Lead bench testing, validation, and debugging of circuit boards and subsystems throughout the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware issues during bring-up and integration using systematic analysis and sound engineering fundamentals.
• Perform detailed root-cause investigations for component and subsystem failures and propose effective design or process improvements.
• Create, review, and maintain electrical schematics and test documentation in Altium Designer.
• Manage and maintain PCB assemblies and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure configuration control and traceability.
• Maintain test equipment and perform routine calibrations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in hardware testing, electronics development, or system integration.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, microcontroller-based, and power electronic circuit design.
• Hands-on experience developing, executing, and automating hardware test procedures for electronic systems.
• Proficiency with test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Experience using Altium Designer for schematic and PCB design review (or similar)
• Knowledge of Python for scripting or test automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with experience in root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a dynamic engineering environment

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in aerospace or space hardware development and testing.
• Familiarity with automated test frameworks or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Knowledge of environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC) is a plus.

Why Join Us:

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $120,000, based on experience

• 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, etc.)

• Pension plan

• 4 weeks of paid vacation

Work That Matters

• Design, build, and test real spacecraft hardware that will fly in orbit

• See your engineering work go from concept to launch and operations

• Be part of a team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space

A Culture Built for Engineers

• High ownership, low bureaucracy

• We value initiative, curiosity, and precision

• Tackle meaningful technical challenges and own your impact end-to-end

👉 If you want your work to matter — not just ship code or designs — this is where it happens.

This job posting is for a current vacancy, and candidates who are interviewed will be notified of the hiring decision within the prescribed time period. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process; if you require an accommodation, please contact us so we can support you.

 

 

 

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