Aerospace Component Test Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking an experienced Test Engineer specializing in avionics systems to join its team in Melbourne, Kentucky. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of critical systems through detailed troubleshooting and test procedure development.

This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and operations teams, making it essential for candidates to have a solid background in aerospace electronics and strong communication skills. The position is fully onsite and aims to foster a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on test engineering experience within aerospace or electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to diagnose issues at the board and component level.
• Self-driven and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analog and digital circuit troubleshooting down to the component level.
• Develop and maintain test procedures and diagnostic programs.
• Present technical updates and improvement recommendations to management.

Skills

Analog and digital troubleshooting

Collaboration across teams

Test procedure development

Test equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Test Engineer – Avionics Systems

Location: Melbourne, FL (Onsite)

Industry: Aerospace / Avionics

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join a growing aerospace engineering group specializing in legacy avionics systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands‑on diagnostic and troubleshooting expertise, working down to the component level to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of critical systems. This role is fully onsite and highly collaborative, interfacing with engineering, operations, and management to support production and repair testing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analog and digital circuit troubleshooting down to the component level.
• Develop, implement, and maintain test procedures, fixtures, and diagnostic programs for production and repair activities.
• Support root cause analysis, test data review, and corrective action implementation for test-related issues.
• Author and revise test documentation, specifications, and reports through established change control processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to develop efficient test plans and ensure smooth workflow within test cells.
• Assist with transitioning test solutions during product transfers or acquisitions.
• Present technical updates, test results, and improvement recommendations to management.
• Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (required).
• 5–10 years of hands‑on test engineering experience within aerospace, avionics, or electronics manufacturing environments.
• Strong analog and digital troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose issues at the board and component level.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Familiarity with scripting or diagnostic programming to support testing (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or C-based tools).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the performance and reliability of critical avionics systems while contributing to a small, tight‑knit engineering team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical precision.