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Job Description:
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager of System Integration and Simulation Test, the Electrical System Test Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the development, integration, and testing of aircraft systems and subsystems in a laboratory setting. This position is responsible for engineering ownership of lab electrical drawings and test setup schematics, ensuring all lab configurations accurately reflect test requirements and as-built conditions.
What You'll Do
Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams, and test setup schematics for simulator and laboratory environments
Develop bench-level electrical interconnect drawings for test rigs, iron bird systems, and component-level validation setups, including pinouts, shielding, routing specifications, and simulator-to-hardware connections
Generate and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), signal routing documentation, and configuration-controlled as-built drawings aligned with program standards
Define pin-to-pin wiring between LRUs and test equipment, power distribution for test benches, and grounding/signal reference schemes
Translate test requirements into lab wiring configurations to simulate aircraft systems
Support installation of sensors, actuators, and electrical load banks
Support lab readiness for test execution, including coordination of power and load simulation setups
Interpret aircraft and laboratory electrical schematics, system interface documents, and test requirements to develop executable lab configurations
Perform engineering-level troubleshooting of test configurations and electrical interfaces, distinct from technician-level execution
Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance and functionality
Conduct testing and gather data to support system validation and verification
Generate reports to document test results and provide recommendations for system improvements
Develop and execute test campaigns and review/analyze data to support system validation and verification
Maintain and update lab equipment, software, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Who You Are
Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
Experience
3+ years’ experience with electrical CAD and wiring design tools (for example, 3DX Electrical, Capital Harness, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
Familiarity with aircraft systems and subsystems, including avionics, electrical, and mechanical systems
Proficiency with lab instrumentation tools such as DAQ systems, oscilloscopes, and signal conditioners
Experience with requirements and configuration-tracking documentation systems
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!