Paras Mehta
Lea Test Software Developer
Irvine,CA
Summary
Lead Test Software Developer - Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Test Software Developer
Terran Orbital
Irvine, California
01.2024 - Current
- Developed test software for next generation test platform (B&A / NI Test Racks)
- Integration of NI hardware (PXI, DAQ, DMM, instrumentation)
- Drive DevOps adoption with GitLab CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment processes.
- Architect scalable software solutions for real-time test and validation of embedded systems
- Develop robust, maintainable, and well-documented code following modern software engineering principles
- Automated Environmental/Acceptance Testing of all satellite subsystems (GNC, EPS, CDH, Propulsion) and module components.
- Professional experience developing LabVIEW applications (not just coursework or exposure)
- Solid understanding of instrumentation, test systems, and data acquisition
- Strong debugging, integration, and troubleshooting skills in a hardware-in-the-loop environment
- Familiarity with Git, issue tracking, and structured software development processes
- 5+ years of professional LabVIEW development experience
- Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or higher
- Experience with NI TestStand
- Experience with EGSE or test automation in aerospace or defense
- Experience with CI/CD tools, containers, or virtual machines
- Knowledge of NASA or MIL-STD environmental test protocols
Systems Engineer
Terran Orbital
Irvine, California
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Designed and deployed Test Software for EPS, GNC, CDH and Propulsion to meet the need for Automated Test Systems.
- Rapid LabVIEW/TestStand test system development.
- Conducted daily individual and group code reviews to ensure the quality and functionality of automated tests, identifying and resolving issues
- Analyzed and enhanced performance testing strategies
- Experience designing VPC interconnects.
- Created software verification matrices to show system test requirements coverage, effectively communicating coverage on new test systems as part of IPT teams.
- Conducted feasibility studies and provided recommendations on the implementation of automation technologies to support high-volume production
- Developed and executed test plans to validate the functionality and performance of satellite hardware, ensuring timely delivery.
- Documented design specifications, test procedures, code documentation, and user manuals
AIT Technician
Terran Orbital
Irvine, California
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Utilized JIRA REST 6.2 API and JQL queries to develop a custom front-end and back-end automated inventory software for use with JIRA.
- Competency with a variety of testing equipment, including power supplies, DC loads, DAQs, test harnesses
- Competency with a variety of hand tools, including torque wrenches, crimping tools, epoxy applicators, tap & die sets, deburring tools, rotary tools, drill press, bandsaw,
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
09.2016 - 12.2019
Skills
Product development
Technical Writing
Technical Analysis
Programming
Project Management
Problem-solving
Timeline
Lead Test Software Developer - Terran Orbital
01.2024 - Current
Systems Engineer - Terran Orbital
09.2021 - 12.2023
AIT Technician - Terran Orbital
06.2021 - 09.2021
Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
09.2016 - 12.2019