Senior Test Hardware Engineer

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. Develop and maintain avionics electrical test hardware, test plans, and verification cross-reference matrices for spaceflight avionics components .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining avionics electrical test hardware and procedures, with a strong focus on leading electrical test campaigns and integrating test infrastructure with production processes. Proficient in specifying and designing test equipment to meet rigorous manufacturing and safety standards.

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Electrical Test Campaign LeadershipAvionics Integration and TestTest Procedure DevelopmentElectrical Test Equipment ProficiencyRoot-Cause Analysis and Resolution

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Hard Skills

Electrical TestAvionics IntegrationTest Procedure DevelopmentElectrical Ground Support EquipmentRF Test EquipmentData Acquisition SystemsTest AutomationDesign for TestabilityElectrical Systems VerificationTest Planning

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCross-Disciplinary CoordinationProblem SolvingCommunication Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Power SuppliesOscilloscopesMultimetersSignal GeneratorsSpectrum AnalyzersAttenuatorsGPS/GNSS SimulatorsAutomated Test Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Spaceflight AvionicsElectrical Test HardwareVehicle Electrical SystemsLaunch VehiclesSpacecraftEMI/EMC TestingAnomaly InvestigationProduction Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain avionics electrical test hardware, test plans, and verification cross-reference matrices for spaceflight avionics components
Derive electrical test requirements from system specifications, ICDs, schematics, and safety requirements
Specify and design avionics test equipment to meet manufacturing rates
Coordinate with Systems, Production, and Design Engineers to define interface test requirements
Own hardware test procedure development, review, and approval from initial draft through qualification and acceptance
Lead bench-level, vehicle-level, and pre-launch electrical test campaigns, including power-on, functional verification, harness continuity, and EMI/EMC testing
Lead anomaly investigation and resolution for electrical test discrepancies, driving root-cause analysis and corrective action through closure
Partner with manufacturing and production engineering to integrate test infrastructure with production flow, tooling, and vehicle build sequence
Identify and drive test automation, instrumentation, and data acquisition infrastructure to reduce cycle time
Design scalable electrical test and support equipment for repeatable, high-throughput execution across multiple vehicles
Design producible electrical test interfaces, including standardized GSE connectors and modular test racks
Drive production metrics including unit-to-unit test time, first-pass yield, and anomaly rate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience in electrical test, avionics integration and test, or vehicle electrical systems verification
Demonstrated experience leading electrical test campaigns with flight hardware
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and data acquisition systems
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and attenuators
Experience specifying and building electrical ground support equipment
Experience developing and executing test procedures from system-level specifications and ICDs
Ability to lead technical teams and coordinate across disciplines under schedule pressure
U.S. citizenship/nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission as a refugee/asylee required for employment
Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred
Experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, or highly integrated electrical systems preferred
Background in electrical test planning preferred
Experience with GPS/GNSS simulators and RF link performance assessment preferred
Experience with automated test frameworks and scripting preferred
Experience scaling an electrical test program from development to production preferred
Background in Design for Testability principles and participation in design reviews preferred
Previous lead or management experience in a test or integration organization preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential role- and job-level-dependent benefits and bonuses