Aerospace Systems Test Engineer – Lead, Contract

Akkodis; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Systems Test Team in Fremont, CA. The role centers on leading and operating complex integrated system test assets and driving a cross‑functional team to develop test asset specifications, plans and scripts.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, hands‑on test asset operation, and familiarity with system‑level testing, verification for certification, plus tools like Veristand, LabVIEW, and NX CAD.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Hands-on experience operating test assets and executing tests.
• Experience with complex System Level testing.
• Knowledge of Aircraft System Architectures and/or High Voltage power distribution.
• Experience managing Complex Test programs and Multi-Functional teams.
• Familiar with aerospace processes and standards: DO-160, DO-178, ARP4754A.
• Coding experience in C++, Python.
• CAD modeling experience (NX preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and operate complex Integrated System Test assets.
• Drive a cross-functional team to develop Test Asset Specifications, Plans and Scripts.
• Follow on the development of test assets from requirements definition to final commissioning.
• Write test specifications, assembly documents, operation manuals and maintenance manuals.
• Create Test Procedures, Plans and Scripts.
• Review wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Automate test execution, data collection and post-processing to increase test cadence.
• Support procurement and hands-on maintenance of the test fixtures.
• Source and coordinate external suppliers.
• Define the Certification and Conformity path for the integrated test asset.
• Execute Manual and Automated Test cases, Analyse results.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and software issues during testing.
• Maintain test assets, configuration management, calibration log and upgrade them.
• Ensure and improve safety protocols.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

B.S./M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

Veristand

LabVIEW

PXI

NX CAD

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Systems Test Team in Fremont, CA. The role centers on leading and operating complex integrated system test assets and driving a cross‑functional team to develop test asset specifications, plans and scripts.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, hands‑on test asset operation, and familiarity with system‑level testing, verification for certification, plus tools like Veristand, LabVIEW, and NX CAD.