Electrical Engineer - Field Testing and Product Validation

RFA Engineering; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

PTO

Life Insurance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of software-controlled systems on large mining trucks. This onsite role combines hands-on electrical work with software validation to ensure safe, reliable machine performance.

You will work with a seasoned team, validate hardware and software across ECMs, and contribute to integrating new technologies into future platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with electrical systems, controls, embedded systems, or software validation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and documenting results.
• Familiarity with diagnostic, calibration, and data acquisition tools.
• Ability to work hands-on with electrical wiring, harnesses, and machine systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute software validation and verification activities for large mining truck control systems.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify software functionality and system performance.
• Utilize diagnostic and calibration tools to monitor machine behavior, adjust tuning parameters, and troubleshoot issues.
• Support validation of software releases across multiple machine electronic control modules (ECMs).
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot software, controls, and electrical system issues.
• Build, modify, and troubleshoot electrical harnesses and machine wiring as needed.
• Conduct field testing on active production machines and new technology integrations.
• Document results, findings, and recommendations using standard engineering tools and processes.

Skills

Electrical systems

Controls engineering

Embedded systems

Software validation

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

Electrical Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Mechanical/Controls engineering (B.S.)

Tools

CAN

J1939

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of software-controlled systems on large mining trucks. This onsite role combines hands-on electrical work with software validation to ensure safe, reliable machine performance.

You will work with a seasoned team, validate hardware and software across ECMs, and contribute to integrating new technologies into future platforms.