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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical test hardware development, avionics integration, and test campaign leadership, with a strong focus on test automation and data acquisition. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive production metrics in high-pressure environments.

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Electrical Test Hardware DevelopmentAvionics Integration and TestTest Procedure DevelopmentElectrical Test Equipment ProficiencyTest Automation and Data Acquisition

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Hard Skills

Electrical Test Requirements DerivationElectrical Ground Support Equipment SpecificationRF Test Equipment ExperienceTest Procedure ExecutionRoot-Cause AnalysisDesign for Testability PrinciplesTest Campaign LeadershipElectrical Systems VerificationAnomaly Investigation and ResolutionHigh-Throughput Test Design

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCross-Disciplinary CoordinationSchedule Management

Tools & Technologies

Power SuppliesOscilloscopesMultimetersSignal GeneratorsData Acquisition SystemsSpectrum AnalyzersAttenuatorsGPS/GNSS SimulatorsAutomated Test FrameworksModular Test Racks

Industry Keywords

AvionicsSpaceflightElectrical Test CampaignsFlight HardwareLaunch VehiclesSpacecraftIntegrated Electrical SystemsTest PlanningEMI/EMC TestingProduction 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 rate
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, including 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 electrical test interfaces for producibility, including standardized GSE connectors and modular test racks
Drive production metrics including unit-to-unit test time, first-pass yield, and anomaly rate
Develop avionics expertise and support the TeraWave satellite system from concept through qualification, verification, integration, and flight support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical 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 or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
Required to complete Blue's Standard Background Check
Preferred: 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 integrating with GPS/GNSS simulators and assessing RF link performance
Preferred: Experience with automated test frameworks and scripting for electrical test sequencing and data collection
Preferred: Experience scaling an electrical test program from development to production
Preferred: Background in Design for Testability principles and participation in design reviews as a test team representative
Preferred: Previous lead or management experience in a test or integration organization

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 benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors, at the company's discretion