Avionics Test Engineer

Insight Global (United States); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the greater San Jose area is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer to join a team supporting flight hardware. You will work hands-on with PCBA bring-up, hardware debugging, and test-station development alongside electrical, firmware, and manufacturing engineers.

The role emphasizes reading schematics, developing automated test procedures, and interfacing with RF avionics hardware. Strong problem solving, independent troubleshooting, and experience with Linux and scripting are

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years in aerospace, electronics, or similar industry.
• Hands-on PCBA bring-up, hardware validation, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics; understand analog/digital electronics.
• Experience bringing up hardware test stations and test setups.
• Familiarity with Python, Tcl, C++, SQL; able to learn quickly.
• Experience with Linux command-line tools.
• Experience developing automated hardware test systems and procedures.
• Experience with instrument communication interfaces (GPIB, USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I2C).
• Experience with RF test equipment and avionics hardware characterization.
• Power electronics and power distribution systems experience.
• Documentation and configuration management experience.
• Experience writing test plans and procedures and performing data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Interface with electrical, firmware, and manufacturing engineers to solve production challenges.
• Support avionics hardware development and establish reliable test capabilities for flight hardware.
• Develop and validate automated test stations and procedures; troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
• Read schematics and design test plans; analyze data to make go/no-go decisions.
• Prepare and maintain test documentation and configuration management artifacts.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Aerospace electronics

Schematic reading

Hardware debugging

Test station development

Python

Tcl

C++

SQL

Linux

GPIB/USB/Ethernet/UART

RF testing

Power electronics

Documentation

PCB schematic/layout tools

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

Tcl

C++

SQL

Linux

GPIB

USB

Ethernet

UART

SPI

I2C

PCB layout tools

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Avionics Test Engineer in the greater San Jose area. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with hands-on experience in PCBA bring-up, hardware debugging, and test station development. Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of electrical schematics, electronics, manufacturing, testing, and production processes. A successful Avionics Test Engineer demonstrates strong engineering intuition, critical thinking, and the ability to independently troubleshoot complex hardware and test system issues. You will interface with electrical, firmware, and manufacturing engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve production challenges, support avionics hardware development, and establish reliable test capabilities for flight hardware.

Skills and Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.


• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, electronics, or a similar industry.


• Hands-on experience with PCBA bring-up, hardware validation, and electrical troubleshooting.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and understand analog and digital electronics.


• Experience bringing up, integrating, and troubleshooting hardware test stations.


• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages or the ability to quickly learn them (i.e. Python, Tcl, C++, SQL).


• Experience with Linux command-line tools.


• Experience developing automated hardware test systems and test procedures.


• Experience with instrument communication and control interfaces (i.e. GPIB, USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I2C).


• Experience with RF test equipment and avionics hardware characterization.


• Experience with power electronics and power distribution systems.


• Documentation and configuration management experience.


• Experience writing test plans and procedures, analyzing test data, and providing go/no-go judgments with supporting rationale.


• Proficiency with PCB schematic and layout tools.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].