Senior Test Engineer

About the Company

Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS. We build laser weapons to shoot down drones.

Responsibilities

• Lead field testing end-to-end: setup, operation, data collection, teardown, post-test analysis, and failure writeups
• Write firmware and embedded test code that exercises the system end-to-end (C/C++, real time)
• Wire test electronics, build harnesses, instrumentation setups, and test fixtures
• Develop automated test procedures in Python
• Debug across firmware, power rails, and electrical
• Work directly with embedded, electrical, and mechanical engineers to reproduce bugs and validate fixes
• Develop test plans, acceptance criteria, and readiness gates
• Build HIL and SIL test environments
• Enforce safety procedures in high-power, high-voltage testing environments

Requirements

• 3+ years embedded firmware development experience (C/C++, real-time systems)
• Strong electrical wiring and bench skills (scopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, DMMs)
• Proficiency in Python or scripting for test automation
• Strong debugging instincts across firmware and electrical layers
• Understanding of DFM concepts
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or equivalent hands-on experience
• U.S. Person status required for export control

Preferred Qualifications

• HIL or SIL test environment build experience
• Exposure to MIL-STD, DO-178, or other safety critical testing standards
• Environmental, vibration, thermal, or shock testing exposure
• High-voltage or high-power test environment experience
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one