Test Architect Engineer

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Test Architect Engineer to lead the development of robust test plans for complex engineering systems. This role requires designing automated testing frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate production processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and over 5 years of hands-on experience in systems engineering with a focus on testing and validation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in systems or electrical engineering focused on testing.
• Proven experience in designing automated and manual test frameworks.
• Strong understanding of system integration and test verification methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test plans.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Lead test verification processes and validate integration.
• Identify testing bottlenecks and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Systems engineering

Electrical engineering

Test automation tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Test Architect Engineer to lead the development and execution of robust test plans to ensure the quality reliability and integration of complex engineering systems. This role bridges hardware software and systems disciplines to build test plans that validate production processes and workmanship across Orbitworks production facility.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test plans that align with engineering intent to production processes ensuring system quality and mission assurance.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks to support continuous integration and testing.
• Establish standardized testing guidelines protocols and procedures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including test infrastructure electrical engineers software scripters and program managers to define and validate testing requirements.
• Lead test verification processes and validate system integration at both the component and system levels across different production phases.
• Identify testing bottlenecks troubleshoot testing issues and provide actionable insights to engineering and program teams.
• Support testing operations including on-site test execution data analysis and reporting of test results.
• Drive continuous improvement of test methodologies and test environment setup.

Must Haves

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering systems engineering or a related discipline.
• 5 years plus of hands-on experience in systems or electrical engineering with a strong focus on testing and validation.
• Proven experience in designing automated and manual test frameworks.
• Strong understanding of system integration and test verification methodologies.
• Proficient in scripting and test automation tools (e.g. Python LabVIEW MATLAB or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address system issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability systems testing.
• Knowledge of industry-standard test and validation protocols.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) environments.
• Certification in systems engineering or quality engineering is a plus.

Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals heritage Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.