Electrical Test Engineer

Auriga Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Auriga seeks an Electrical Test Engineer to own testing, validation, and qualification of high-power electronics and control systems for electromagnetic launch platforms. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, defining test plans, instrumenting systems, running experiments, and analyzing performance to ensure reliability and compliance.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced startup-like environment and collaborates closely with design engineers to close the loop between design, prototype,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Strong foundations in circuit theory, transient analysis, and power conversion.
• Experience with high-voltage or high-current testing setups preferred.
• Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, data loggers).
• Understanding of semiconductor devices and analog/digital circuits.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills in a hands-on lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for power electronics assemblies, control circuits, and high-voltage systems.
• Design and implement test fixtures, data acquisition setups, and automation scripts.
• Conduct performance and reliability testing of components and integrated systems under loads.
• Use lab instrumentation to diagnose issues and validate performance metrics.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to improve hardware via data-driven insights.
• Document test procedures, results, and non-conformance reports for internal review.

Skills

Electric circuit theory

Transient analysis

Power conversion

Analytical troubleshooting

Lab teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power analyzers

Data logging systems

High-voltage testing

Job description

At Auriga, we're building the future of defense and space transportation. Our electromagnetic launch systems replace traditional rocket motors with reusable, electrically powered technology capable of accelerating payloads to extreme speeds. From hypersonic testing and missile defense to responsive space access, we're solving some of the hardest engineering challenges facing national security today. If you're excited by ambitious missions, rapid innovation, hands-on development, and the opportunity to build technology that has never existed before, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Description

We are seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join our team and own the testing, validation, and qualification of high-power electronics and control systems that drive our electromagnetic launch platforms. This role focuses on hands-on work in the lab, including defining test plans, instrumenting systems, conducting experiments, and analyzing performance to ensure reliability and compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and work closely with design engineers to close the loop between design, prototype, and test.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for power electronics assemblies, control circuits, and high-voltage systems.
• Design and implement test fixtures, data acquisition setups, and automation scripts to streamline test workflows.
• Conduct performance and reliability testing of subcomponents and integrated systems under operational loads.
• Use lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, high-voltage probes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, etc.) to diagnose issues and validate performance metrics.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to improve hardware through data-driven insights.
• Document test procedures, results, and non-conformance reports for internal review and future development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
• Solid foundation in electric circuit theory, transient analysis, and power conversion systems.
• Experience with high-voltage or high-current testing setups preferred.
• Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, and data logging systems.
• Understanding of semiconductor devices and analog/digital circuits
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to translate test data into actionable feedback.
• Comfort working in an experimental, hands-on lab environment within a small, cross-functional team.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.

Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.