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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level avionics engineer in California is $109,846.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,400.00 and $134,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Entry Level Avionics Engineer is responsible for assisting in the design, testing, and maintenance of aircraft electronic systems, including navigation, communication, and flight control systems. They work under the supervision of senior engineers to troubleshoot issues, develop system upgrades, and ensure compliance with aviation regulations. This role typically involves hands-on work with avionics components, software integration, and performance analysis. It is an ideal starting position for recent graduates or those new to the field looking to gain experience in aerospace electronics.

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As an Entry Level Avionics Engineer, your daily responsibilities will often include assisting with the design, testing, and troubleshooting of aircraft electronic systems under the guidance of more experienced engineers. You may participate in lab work, review technical documentation, help prepare reports, and support system integration projects. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—such as software developers, test engineers, and manufacturing personnel—is a key part of the job. You'll gain exposure to industry regulations and best practices while building hands-on experience with avionics hardware and software, making this a great first step toward long-term career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level avionics engineer?

Entry Level Avionics Engineers typically need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field, as well as a strong grasp of electronics fundamentals and troubleshooting skills. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as schematic capture software, oscilloscopes, and avionics testing platforms, along with knowledge of FAA regulations or relevant certifications, is highly beneficial. Effective collaboration, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving and communication skills will help you excel in this collaborative, highly regulated field. These abilities ensure proper system integration, safety compliance, and successful teamwork in designing and maintaining complex aircraft electronics.

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Environmental Test Engineer - 2nd Shift - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Environmental Test Engineer - 2nd Shift - Millennium Space Systems

Company:

Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary:

As an Entry Level Environmental Test Engineer, you will develop manufacturing processes to build, test, and launch satellites while dually implementing test procedures for dynamic and thermal environmental testing of components, subsystems, and satellite products. You will be responsible for leveraging design for testability and continuous improvement to deliver space-grade avionics, structures, and propulsion hardware at high rate and low cost, without ever compromising personnel safety or product reliability. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, technical capability, and a strong motivation to scale and support manufacturing test.

This position's internal job code is Test & Evaluation Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a levels 1-2.

This role will support 2nd shift.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary point of support for environmental test equipment and processes, and maintain responsibility over test execution for spacecraft hardware

  • Create spacecraft hardware test procedures, ensure test readiness, and unblock issues that arise during test campaigns (qualification and acceptance)

  • Develop standard operating procedures for environmental test technicians

  • Establish and increase the efficiency of manufacturing test processes to maximize output, limit burden, and enable products to rapidly transition from engineering development to high rate production

  • Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test Identify, implement, and qualify environmental test equipment and processes in support of high reliability and throughput production

  • Troubleshoot and identify root cause of issues in environmental test processes (i.e. due to spacecraft hardware defects, test equipment anomalies, software problems, etc.), then implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence

  • Enable production autonomy by challenging requirements, simplifying work processes, and implementing automation

  • Serve as the technical subject matter expert for environmental test processes and equipment

  • Develop test equipment automation to improve efficiency of environmental test processes, limit the likelihood of error, and maximize throughput

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor), or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

  • Experience working with thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, and/or vibration shakers

  • Experience in authoring test procedures and implementing process improvements

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. GovernmentrequiresU.S. Citizenship. A U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start isrequired

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 2+ years of experience in environmental testing, with a focus on vibration, thermal ambient, and thermal vacuum testing

  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Managing UUT non-conformances

  • Familiarity with SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000A, or similar environmental testing standards Experience in a high-throughput manufacturing environment

  • Experience with PXI and other test instrumentation (i.e. thermocouples, accelerometers, DAQs etc.)

  • Experience successfully qualifying new products for space applications Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

  • Level 1: $76,500 - $112, 500

  • Level 2: $90,950 - $133,750

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category = Engineering

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 2 (United States of America)

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