Electrical Test Engineer

Insight Global; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to support the integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of advanced electrical and power electronic systems. On-site with training in Anaheim, CA, active Secret clearance is required.

The role involves working with engineering teams to execute test procedures, analyze data, and identify root causes of issues, with hands-on use of DMMs, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical hardware testing, integration, troubleshooting, or validation.
• Background troubleshooting hardware- and software-based electronic systems; experience with power systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of advanced electrical and power electronic systems.
• Analyze data, identify root causes of system issues, and support development of hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to execute test procedures and document results.

Skills

Electrical test engineering

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Embedded software interfaces

Reading schematics

Education

BSEE/MSEE

Tools

DMMs

Power supplies

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

NOTE: This requires ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE. This is estimated to be a 12-24 Month contract. This position pays anywhere from $62/hr-$76/hr depending on experience level and shift time. This role is onsite in Philadelphia, PA. Training in Anaheim, CA will be approximately 4 weeks.

Day-to-Day *

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to support the integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of advanced electrical and power electronic systems. This role will work closely with engineering teams to execute test procedures, analyze data, identify root causes of system issues, and support the development of high-power electrical hardware. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with power electronics, electrical test equipment, and hardware/software integrated systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical hardware testing, integration, troubleshooting, or validation.
• Background troubleshooting hardware- and software-based electronic systems; experience with power systems is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency using engineering test equipment, including:
• Digital Multimeters (DMMs)
• Power Supplies
• Data Acquisition Systems
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical hardware and power electronic systems involving software controllers, functions, and system interfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation (e.g., integration test procedures, integration test plans).
• Experience executing electrical test procedures, capturing and analyzing test data.
• Understanding of electrical circuits and embedded software interfaces and system interactions.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work independently in laboratory and test environments with minimal supervision.