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Senior Test Engineer – Space & Defense (LabVIEW / EGSE)
Company:
ChabezTech
Location:
Gilbert, AZ (Phoenix Metro)
Type:
Full-Time | Onsite
Relocation Assistance:
Available
About the Role
ChabezTech is expanding its
in-house Space & Defense engineering programs
and is seeking a
Senior Test Engineer
to support the design, integration, and testing of
spacecraft avionics and spaceflight hardware
developed internally by our engineering teams.
This role focuses on building and maintaining
Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
and automated test systems used to verify mission-critical hardware throughout development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop
EGSE test systems
for ChabezTech's internal space programs - Create
LabVIEW VIs
for instrument control, monitoring, and test automation - Develop
Python or C
scripts to support automated test execution - Design and integrate test hardware including:
- COTS instruments
- Custom test enclosures and cabling
- Interfaces to SBCs, cPCI-based avionics, and EPS hardware
- Support testing of embedded systems used in spacecraft avionics
- Author
Integration & Test Plans, Environmental Test Plans, and Acceptance Test Procedures - Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers
Required Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- 7–10 years
of test engineering experience - Strong experience with
LabVIEW - Experience with
Python or C - Background in
circuit board / hardware design - Familiarity with cable design and documentation (Visio)
- Self-driven with strong ownership of deliverables
Preferred Experience
- EGSE or automated test systems
- VxWorks or real-time embedded systems
- FPGA / VHDL exposure
- Space, aerospace, or defense programs
Why Join ChabezTech
- Work on
proprietary, in-house space systems - Long-term projects with real mission impact
- Competitive compensation
profit sharing - 401(k) with company match
- Flexible PTO and comprehensive benefits
- Strong engineering culture with growth opportunities
Note:
This position requires access to
U.S. export-controlled information
.
ChabezTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.