Software Avionics Test Engineer

Company: Supernal
Location: Garden Grove
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world's communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move - whether for work or play. What we do: The Software Avionics Test Engineer works with other members of the team to develop all test infrastructure and test cases for the software running on our aircraft management computer, including testing logic; displays; guidance, navigation, and controls. This position helps develop our test infrastructure used for hardware integration in our system integration labs as well as our software test plans and documentation, we will submit to the certification authorities. As the vehicle program processes, this position also focuses on one of the tools in the test infrastructure and/or focus on testing a particular embedded application. The Software Avionics Test Engineer will collaborate functionally with colleagues from other teams and support the success of our organization. What you can do:

• Generate and manage the avionics test process
• Identify and help define tests for verification of flight software, both on the desktop and in system integration labs
• Assist in building a lab for testing and integration of the avionics applications and systems
• Work directly with simulated, laboratory, and field test data to assist in debugging the system
• Contribute to making a minimum viable test infrastructure that can be used to test our first build
• Work to build infrastructure that validates software running on our prototype vehicle
• Other related duties as needed What you can contribute:
  • Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded software or avionics lab work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Familiarity experience with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience with a scripted programming language (e.g. Python, shell)
  • Understanding of an embedded programming language (e.g., C, C , Rust, Ada)
  • Previous experience with embedded devices
  • Familiarity with DOORS, Rhapsody
  • Knowledge of test lab environments
  • Demonstrated progressive achievement in the avionics test space
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive delivery of communication and follow-up
  • Able to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
  • Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality You may also be able to contribute:
    • Preferred experience in a regulatory environmentAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request to be provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code, that will be subject to U.S. export control laws. If an export license or other export control authorization is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such license or authorization and approvals and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations contained in such license or authorization.

Keywords: Supernal, Garden Grove , Software Avionics Test Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Garden Grove, California