Development Test Engineer - RF, HITL & EMI/EMC

Northwood; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood is seeking an engineer to build development systems ensuring hardware performs reliably from prototype to operations. You will own development testbeds, HITL simulators, and CI/CD integration, spanning electronics, software, and systems integration.

The role focuses on turning ambiguous problems into robust, repeatable test capabilities to support world‑class space systems. This hands‑on position requires strong hardware‑in‑the‑loop and test‑automation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands‑on experience in Linux‑based environments and basic networking.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical test equipment such as power supplies, DC loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated test development from concept through operations, including test strategy, requirements, and execution plans.
• Own the path to certification for EMI/EMC and other applicable standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, FCC/CE), including pre‑compliance testing, design‑for‑compliance input to the hardware team, test lab coordination, and certification documentation.
• Design hardware, wiring, and electrical systems to support electrical and RF testing for development and production (fixtures, harnesses, interfaces, rack integration).
• Create device and subsystem simulators for hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) and integrate testbeds into our CI/CD pipeline.
• Own test maintainability and reliability across the lifecycle, defining calibration, upkeep, debugging, and continuous improvement of test assets.

Skills

Linux

Networking basics

Electrical test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

DC loads

Job description

Northwood is seeking an engineer to build development systems ensuring hardware performs reliably from prototype to operations. You will own development testbeds, HITL simulators, and CI/CD integration, spanning electronics, software, and systems integration.

The role focuses on turning ambiguous problems into robust, repeatable test capabilities to support world‑class space systems. This hands‑on position requires strong hardware‑in‑the‑loop and test‑automation skills.