Software Test & Automation Engineer, Avionics & Spacecraft

OUR COMPANY

As an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system. 

OUR PEOPLE

Daring problems require daring solutions.  We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what. Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Software Test & Automation Engineer, Avionics & Spacecraft to develop, sustain, and continuously improve software-driven test and validation systems for avionics hardware and spacecraft. You will lead the development of automated test frameworks, instrument control software, and data analysis pipelines while supporting ongoing test operations, anomaly resolution, and long-term sustainment of test infrastructure across multiple spacecraft programs. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Test Automation & Software Development 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for avionics and spacecraft systems  
• Develop software for instrument control, data acquisition (DAQ), and hardware interaction (e.g., SCPI, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)  
• Build reusable, modular test software to support unit, subsystem, and system-level validation  
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines and version-controlled environments for repeatable validation  

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