Avionics Test Engineer (Digital/Optical)Department: Avionics
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Reporting To: Farbod Kagar, Manager, Optical Communications
Compensation: $115,000 - $130,000 / year
DescriptionWe are seeking a highly capable
Digital/Optical Test Engineer with hands-on experience working with optical devices, FPGA evaluation platforms, and automation scripting environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical troubleshooting skills, familiarity with hardware/software integration workflows, and the ability to develop automated test procedures using Python and MATLAB.
Responsibilities- Perform integration and functional testing of optical communication or sensing devices
- Set up, configure, and operate FPGA evaluation boards for system-level testing
- Develop automated test scripts in Python and MATLAB for data acquisition, regression testing, and results analysis
- Execute hardware bring-up, debug signal interfaces, and validate subsystem interoperability
- Document test plans, test procedures, and test results with clarity and precision
- Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, systems, and software teams to ensure seamless integration across components
- Analyze measurement data, identify failure modes, and recommend corrective actions
- Support lab infrastructure including optical benches, instrumentation, and test fixtures
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the Digital/Optical Test field
- Hands-on experience working with optical devices or optical communication systems
- Familiarity with FPGA evaluation boards and basic FPGA system architecture
- Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and data processing
- Experience using MATLAB for analysis, modeling, or automated test workflows
- Strong understanding of lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, optical power meters, logic analyzers, etc.)
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues effectively
- Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Skills and Experience- 3+ years of experience with optical transceivers, modulators, detectors, or related photonics hardware
- Knowledge of FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Quartus) or embedded systems verification
- Background in signal processing or testing signal-processing systems
- Familiarity with version control systems and test automation frameworks
- Experience in a startup or fast paced agile development environment
Additional Information:Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options, and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
