Capability Development Engineer

Velocity Aerospace Group Inc; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Telemedicine

Job summary

Velocity Aerospace Group Inc in Burbank, CA is seeking a hands-on Capability Development Engineer to advance electronic component repair capabilities in an FAA/EASA Part 145 MRO environment.

You will design and build test equipment, program automated test systems, troubleshoot circuits, and work with technicians to bring new capabilities online. This role emphasizes documentation, safety, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of electronics and circuits.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electronics and equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and docs.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on work with equipment, test systems, and prototypes.
• Clear communication with engineers and technicians.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple activities.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and test automation.
• Experience programming or configuring test equipment and automation.
• Experience designing cables, test fixtures, adapters, and interfaces.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, signal generators, network analyzers.
• Experience developing software/scripts for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and modify test equipment, breakout boxes, cables, fixtures, adapters, and interfaces.
• Program, configure, integrate, and support automated/semi-automated test equipment (ATE).
• Troubleshoot circuits, test equipment, and system-capability issues using docs and data.
• Translate repair/test requirements into practical engineering solutions for technicians.
• Support new repair capabilities from concept to validation and documentation.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with technicians to troubleshoot difficult issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve test equipment and processes.
• Assist with selecting and integrating commercial test equipment.
• Assist with calibration, maintenance, and configuration as required.
• Analyze test results and investigate failures to determine root cause.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations to document capabilities.
• Maintain engineering records per procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

ATE experience

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power supplies

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Job description

Description

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking a hands-on Capability Development Engineer to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of electronic component repair capabilities within an FAA/EASA Part 145 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment.

This role is focused on turning new repair requirements into practical, repeatable, and documented test solutions. The Capability Development Engineer will design and build test equipment and interfaces, program and support automated and semi-automated test equipment (ATE), troubleshoot electronic circuits and test systems, and work closely with technicians and operations to bring new repair capabilities online.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices, and compliance.
• Will participate in safety activities, including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and accidents/injuries.
• Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance, and equipment operation requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weight up to 20 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines and equipment and troubleshoot problems with equipment.

Work Location: Velocity Aerospace – Burbank, CA

Protective Equipment Required: None

Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and modify test equipment, breakout boxes, cables, fixtures, adapters, and other test interfaces.
• Program, configure, integrate, and support automated and semi-automated test equipment (ATE).
• Troubleshoot electronic circuits, test equipment, fixtures, and system-level capability issues using schematics, wiring diagrams, technical documentation, and test data.
• Translate repair and test requirements into practical engineering solutions that can be consistently used by technicians and production personnel.
• Support new repair capabilities from initial concept through development, validation, implementation, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, equipment documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and other engineering documentation required to support repair operations.
• Work directly with technicians to troubleshoot difficult or recurring test and repair issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing test equipment, test processes, repair processes, reliability, and overall capability.
• Support the evaluation, selection, and integration of commercial test equipment and instrumentation.
• Assist with test equipment calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration as required.
• Analyze test results and investigate failures to determine whether issues are related to the unit under test, test equipment, fixtures, software, or the test process.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and technicians to ensure new and modified capabilities are practical, repeatable, and properly documented.
• Maintain appropriate engineering and technical records in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of electronics and electrical circuits.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronic circuits and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on with electronic equipment, test systems, cables, fixtures, and prototypes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both engineering personnel and hands-on technicians.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple development and support activities.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE), test automation, or manufacturing test systems.
• Experience programming or configuring test equipment and automated test systems.
• Experience designing or building cables, breakout boxes, test fixtures, adapters, and test interfaces.
• Experience with instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, network analyzers, or similar equipment.
• Experience developing software or scripts for test automation.

Certificates/Licenses

None

Salary

85k-115k

We offer competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits. Full time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days’ employment. Options include medical, dental, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• base life (company paid)
• voluntary life
• short and long-term disability
• flex spending accounts
• telemedicine

Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions.

• vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end
• 9 paid holidays
• 401k with company match contributions

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