Test Engineer
Job#: 3040372
Job Description:
Location: Huntsville, Alabama (Onsite)
We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer with electrical engineering expertise to join a Hypersonics team. The ideal candidate will combine electrical engineering knowledge with software development capabilities to help design, implement, and maintain automated test systems for flight-critical avionics. This role requires a blend of hardware and software expertise to validate complex electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle.
- Design and implement automated test procedures for avionics hardware components and systems.
- Develop and support test software using modern languages (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW) within a CI/CD framework.
- Design and integrate electrical assemblies, including cables and harnesses for test systems.
- Support test systems that simulate real-world conditions for avionics components.
- Collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to optimize product performance.
- Document test requirements, procedures, and results using digital engineering tools.
- Apply "test-like-you-fly" methodologies to ensure products meet mission requirements.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and provide technical recommendations.
- Participate in review boards and technical interchange meetings with customers and suppliers.
- Bachelor of Science degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
- Familiarity with test automation and CI/CD practices.
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methods.
- Experience with PCB design and troubleshooting, including embedded processor, microcontroller, or FPGA-based designs.
- Experience with RF testing and calibration.
- Experience in aerospace or defense industry test environments.
- Knowledge of environmental testing procedures.
- Familiarity with databases for test data collection.
- Experience with digital engineering tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitLab).
- Understanding of statistical analysis for test validation.
- Experience with test systems for production environments.
- Familiarity with IPC/J-STD standards (J-STD-001, IPC-A-600/610/620) for electronic assembly.
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Altium, or KiCad.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
Work will be performed in both an office environment and an engineering lab environment. Some lab work will also be in a secure space.
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