Associate Test Engineer

Rocket EMS; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth in aerospace

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking a Test Engineer to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance of Class 3 aerospace PCB assemblies. You will develop, execute, and support ICT, functional, boundary scan, and system-level tests to verify test coverage, traceability, and adherence to customer and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering on NPI and high-reliability production builds, documenting test results and driving continuous improvement through

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in electronics manufacturing test, preferably aerospace/high-reliability.
• Hands-on experience with ICT, functional, boundary scan, or system-level testing.
• Experience supporting Class 3 assemblies or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret travelers, MPIs, ECOs, drawings, and customer specs with IPC-A-610 Class 3 aerospace focus.
• Develop, execute, and support ICT, functional, boundary scan, and system-level test processes for complex PCB assemblies.
• Perform electrical, functional, and performance verification to meet Class 3 aerospace quality standards.
• Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and work with Eng and Rework to drive corrective actions.
• Validate and calibrate test equipment, fixtures, and programs per aerospace standards.
• Document test results, deviations, and corrective actions to ensure traceability.
• Enforce ESD/MSD/safety protocols for high-reliability hardware.
• Support NPIs, engineering builds, and first-article validations with test feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement in test yield, coverage, and throughput.
• Provide clear daily pass-downs to leads, QA, and engineering.

Skills

Electronics theory

IPC-A-610 Class 3

Test equipment usage

Schematic reading

Documentation discipline

Data analysis (Excel)

Cross-team communication

Education

High school diploma

Electronics degree or coursework (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

ICT tools

Job description

As a Test Engineer at Rocket EMS, you play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and compliance of Class 3 aerospace PCB assemblies, where failure is not an option. You will be responsible for developing, executing, and supporting in-circuit, functional, and system-level test strategies that verify assemblies meet stringent customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. This role demands deep attention to detail, disciplined execution, and a strong understanding of aerospace-grade electronics manufacturing.

You will work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to support both NPI and high-reliability production builds, ensuring test coverage, traceability, and repeatability across all programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret travelers, MPIs, ECOs, drawings, and customer specifications with a strong focus on IPC-A-610 Class 3 aerospace requirements.
• Develop, execute, and support ICT, functional, boundary scan, and system-level test processes for complex PCB assemblies.
• Perform electrical, functional, and performance verification to ensure assemblies meet all Class 3 aerospace quality, reliability, and workmanship standards.
• Analyze test failures, isolate root causes, and collaborate with Engineering and Rework teams to drive effective debug and corrective actions.
• Ensure all test equipment, fixtures, and programs are properly validated, calibrated, and controlled per aerospace and internal quality standards.
• Accurately document test results, failures, deviations, and corrective actions to maintain full traceability and audit readiness.
• Enforce strict adherence to ESD, MSD, safety, and handling protocols required for high-reliability aerospace hardware.
• Support NPIs, engineering builds, and first-article validations by providing test feedback, coverage assessments, and risk identification.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on test yield, coverage, throughput, and long-term product reliability.
• Provide clear daily pass-downs and technical communication to leads, supervisors, quality, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Technical degree or coursework in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing test, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
• Hands-on experience with ICT, functional test, boundary scan, or system-level testing.
• Experience supporting Class 3 assemblies or regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

Skills

• Solid understanding of electronics theory and complex PCB assemblies.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 Class 3 workmanship and quality expectations.
• Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other diagnostic instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook) for data analysis and reporting.
• Effective communicator able to collaborate across Test, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities in advanced, Class 3 aerospace electronics manufacturing

Schedule

8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday

Overtime and weekends as required to support production and program needs

Pay Range

$24 - $30 USD

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.