Electrical Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in Moorpark, California is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer. This role involves programming automated test stands and troubleshooting electronics support equipment. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, at least 3 years of experience in related engineering fields, and proficiency in C# under .NET. The compensation ranges from $100,000 to $130,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Join a team that contributes to innovative solutions for national defense.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Program automated test stands in C#.
• Support rapid software updates for production tests.
• Interpret test data and results.
• Perform verification and validation to technical requirements.
• Complete schematic capture and PCB layout activities.

Skills

C# programming

Interfacing computers with electronic instrumentation

Microsoft SQL design

Automated test software development

Standard lab equipment knowledge

Reading electrical schematics

Analyzing mechanical/electrical specifications

Education

BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

MATLAB

MathCAD

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

The Electrical Test Engineer serves as the technical lead for the development, validation, and troubleshooting of Electronics Support Equipment (ESE) and Special Test Equipment (STE). The Electrical Test Engineer is involved from the start of product design, supports engineering design verification testing, product acceptance, qualification, and production test.

Responsibilities

• Program automated test stands in C# programming language, including:
  • Create automated testing algorithms for electromechanical devices device testing.
  • Incorporate communication with standard test equipment such as power supplies and, multimeters, electronic loads, Data Acquisition units, etc.
  • Incorporate communication with SQL database for both Inputs and Outputs from testing.
  • Support rapid software updates for active development and production tests.
• Provide sustaining engineering on production programs.
• Interpret test data & results.
• Solve engineering problems, investigate failures and take corrective actions.
• Perform Verification and Validation to Technical Requirements.
• Complete schematic capture and PCB layout activities using Altium Designer.

Requirements

The successful candidate shall have a BS/MS in Electrical or Computer engineering and a minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience.

• Experience with C# programming language under .NET environment is required.
• Experience in interfacing computers with electronic instrumentation is required.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL and database design.
• Demonstrated competency in developing automated test software for electronic products.
• Excellent knowledge of standard lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMM's, etc.).
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with teammates, test technicians, management, and with customers.
• Experience reading electrical schematics for analog/digital circuits.
• Proven ability to interpret and analyze mechanical, and/or electrical specification requirements and data.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in an aerospace industry test lab or production environment.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Experience using MATLAB, MathCAD.
• Previous experience troubleshooting problems in a production floor environment.
• Experience working in a development atmosphere.
• Fundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative action.
• Ability to design and produce test boxes as needed (i.e. breakout box) a plus.
• Hands-on experience with soldering and assembly a plus.
• PCB Assembly, Electro-mechanical Assembly, IPC & J-STD Specification Knowledge a plus.
• Analog circuit board design & troubleshooting a plus.

Compensation

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.