Xona Space Systems
GNC Hardware Test Engineer
Burlingame, California · Intern · Internship
No sponsorshipDetected 65 days ago
PythonC++MATLABGitLinuxData AnalysisCybersecurityEmbedded SystemsAvionicsRoboticsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSensorsResearchCommunicationActuators
About the role
- Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
- This is a hands-on lab role ideal for someone who enjoys working across sensors, embedded hardware, test software, and rapid prototyping.
- For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain test jigs to evaluate GNC sensor performance.
- Develop and debug sensor communication over interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN.
- Support hardware-in-the-loop test setups for GNC software, sensors, actuators, and flight-like interfaces.
- Design simple fixtures, mounts, and test equipment using 3D printing and rapid prototyping methods.
- Work with GNC, avionics, software, and systems engineers to troubleshoot issues and validate hardware performance.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with hardware testing, sensor integration, embedded systems, robotics, aerospace projects, or similar lab-based engineering work.
- Familiarity with navigation or attitude sensors such as IMUs, magnetometers, GNSS, sun sensors, Earth horizon sensors, or star trackers.
- Experience with communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or similar protocols.
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C++ for test scripting, data analysis, or embedded development.
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software interface issues using lab tools and structured debugging methods.
- Internship, academic, research, or professional experience with spacecraft, UAVs, robotics, avionics, or embedded systems.
- Experience using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Pixhawk, or similar platforms.
- Experience with 3D printing, CAD, and rapid fixture design.
- Familiarity with Linux, Git, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and general lab equipment.
Company info
- We're looking for a GNC Hardware Test Engineer to help build, integrate, and validate sensor and test hardware for spacecraft GNC systems.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i
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