Aerospace Electrical Test Engineer II — Space Hardware Testing

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking an electro-mechanical hardware design engineer to design, develop, test, and support electronic hardware for space and defense systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electromechanical systems, develop test methods, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in electrical engineering and 2–5 years in aerospace/defense, with experience in schematic capture, PCB layout (Altium), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Two to five years of aerospace, defense, and/or avionics experience.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout; familiarity with Altium is a plus.
• Soldering proficiency; familiarity with IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001 is a plus.
• Harness design and assembly; IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 familiarity is a plus.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
• Fluency with LabVIEW, C, C++, or C#; familiarity with Python or Matlab is a plus.
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE or LTSPICE.
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑461 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates program requirements to determine appropriate test methods and equipment.
• Reviews test system architecture and supports software and hardware implementation.
• Determines hardware selection criteria for test setup needs.
• Develops custom software libraries and drivers for test equipment operations.
• Supports test activities throughout the product lifecycle, including development, qualification, and production testing.
• Drafts test procedures, performs data reviews, and generates test reports.
• Designs schematics and PCBs for test fixtures and deliverable electronics.
• Drafts and reviews electrical engineering drawings, including schematics, PCBs, CCAs, cable harnesses, and BOMs.

Skills

LabVIEW

C/C++

Python

Matlab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium

PSPICE

LTSPICE

TestStand

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is seeking an electro-mechanical hardware design engineer to design, develop, test, and support electronic hardware for space and defense systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electromechanical systems, develop test methods, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in electrical engineering and 2–5 years in aerospace/defense, with experience in schematic capture, PCB layout (Altium), and