Principal Electrical Test Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Test Engineer to support the design, development, and verification of advanced spaceflight avionics systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with deep experience in electrical test systems, ground support equipment (EGSE), hardware/software integration, and automated test development in a regulated aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) including hardware, software, and documentation
• Select and integrate COTS test instruments, custom test enclosures, and cabling
• Ensure test hardware validates all contractual and design requirements of the Unit Under Test (UUT)
• Support testing of avionics systems including Single Board Computers (SBCs), analog/digital I/O, C&DH systems, and Electrical Power Systems (EPS)
• Develop test interfaces for subsystems involving power switching, solar array switching, and battery charging

• Contribute to hardware design reviews and system integration efforts

• Develop LabVIEW VIs for instrument control, monitoring, telemetry, and user interfaces

• Create Python or PERL scripts for automated test execution

• Interface with VxWorks-based systems and support integration with embedded C code

• Collaborate on FPGA-related test efforts (VHDL familiarity preferred)

• Create and maintain schematics, cable drawings, assembly instructions, and parts lists
• Author formal Integration & Test Plans, Environmental Test Plans, and Acceptance Test Procedures
• Maintain documentation using company-controlled systems and standard tools (Visio, Excel, Word)

• Work cross-functionally with engineering disciplines and program teams

• Mentor junior engineers in test development, debugging, and execution

• Take ownership of schedules, deliverables, and technical outcomes