A Decade Of Avionics Test Systems For A Single Client

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An avionics components manufacturer needed to progressively build out automated test coverage across a growing product portfolio: displays, cockpit switches, solid-state relays, and flight electronics used in passenger jets and military vehicles. The challenge: standardize test infrastructure while supporting diverse product requirements.

Over 15 projects across nearly a decade, Good Automation built a portfolio of test systems covering electrical, optical, mechanical, and environmental verification. Started with individual product testers and evolved into standardized TestStand-based infrastructure with reporting and V&V across the product line.

Avionics product manufacturing test software

Developed test software for an avionics product, part of a broader portfolio of over 15 projects spanning a decade supporting products used in passenger jet cockpits and Army tank crew compartments.

Advanced multi-function avionics display validation tester

Designed and developed the AMIS (Advanced Multi-function Indicator System) tester for validating AMIS avionics displays used in military and commercial aircraft applications.

ARINC 429 avionics data bus protocol test system

Developed an ARINC 429 protocol test system.

Cockpit switch tactile response force measurement system

Built a force measurement test set to characterize and validate the tactile response of cockpit switches and controls, measuring actuation force profiles to ensure avionics input devices met specification requirements.

Portfolio-wide avionics test system engineering support

Provided general engineering support services across the client's portfolio of avionics test and production systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and ad-hoc development.

Multi-channel solid-state relay performance test system

Developed a test system for multiple Solid-State Relay (SSR) testing, validating switching performance, isolation, and reliability of solid-state relays used in avionics power distribution and control systems.

Avionics tester Phase 2 measurement expansion

Developed Phase 2 test and measurement capabilities for an avionics tester with expanded test coverage for digital display functionality and communication interfaces.

Automated Nexsys avionics product validation tester

Designed and developed an automated tester for validating avionics products including digital displays and cockpit instrumentation.

Avionics program Phase 2 expansion

Developed the second phase of the avionics test program with expanded test coverage and environmental compliance verification.

Panel mount avionics display automated test system

Built the initial automated test system for Panel Mount Product (PMP) electrical, optical, and mechanical verification for aircraft cockpit displays and indicators.

Remote power unit avionics test capability extension

Extended PMP testing capabilities to include the RPU (Remote Power Unit) variant of the panel mount avionics product line.

Avionics product variant test extension

Extended the test program for additional avionics product variants and test requirements.

Automated cockpit switch characterization and environmental tester

Designed and built an automated switch tester characterizing electrical contacts, illumination, actuation force, and environmental performance of cockpit switches used in commercial aviation and military applications.

TestStand test sequencing and reporting standardization

Provided NI TestStand integration and support, standardizing test sequencing, reporting, and data management across multiple avionics test stations.

Rali and VSS avionics V&V documentation package

Produced verification and validation documentation for avionics test programs.

Trusted by

Medtronic GD Energy Products Bell Helicopter Johnson & Johnson GE Healthcare Halliburton Shell Stryker Alcon Abbott Qorvo Qualcomm Keysight Technologies National Instruments MIT Oak Ridge National Lab Ethicon Bridgestone IBM U.S. Department of Energy Georgia Tech Stanford University University of Texas at Austin Verb Surgical Berkeley Lab Pacific Northwest Lab Hewlett Packard Enterprise Gardner Denver Lockheed Martin

Project Highlights

  • 15+ projects over a decade.
  • Single client relationship demonstrating sustained partnership and progressive capability building.
  • Coverage spans electrical, optical, mechanical, environmental, and protocol testing.