Development Test Engineer, RF & HITL Systems

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

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Test Engineer to build and manage development test systems that ensure hardware reliability from prototype to production. The role blends electronics, software, and systems integration to create repeatable, robust test capabilities for real-world space missions.

You will own EMI/EMC certification pathways, develop HITL testbeds, and integrate tests into automated CI environments, while shaping test strategy and maintenance across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on Linux-based environment experience.
• Familiarity with basic computer networking.

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 and documentation.
• Design hardware, wiring, and electrical systems to support electrical and RF testing for development and production.
• Create device and subsystem simulators for HITL and integrate testbeds into CI/CD pipeline.
• Own test maintainability and reliability across the lifecycle.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

EMC testing

MIL-STD-461 familiarity

RF test setups

CI automation

Harness design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Power supplies

DC loads

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking a Test Engineer to build and manage development test systems that ensure hardware reliability from prototype to production. The role blends electronics, software, and systems integration to create repeatable, robust test capabilities for real-world space missions.

You will own EMI/EMC certification pathways, develop HITL testbeds, and integrate tests into automated CI environments, while shaping test strategy and maintenance across the lifecycle.