Electrical Test Engineer — High-Reliability & NPI Testing

Teledyne D.G.O’Brien, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne DGO in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Test Engineer to support testing, validation, and qualification of high-reliability electrical products used in subsea, aerospace, and defense applications. This role collaborates with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure robust product performance and compliant test processes.

You will develop test methods, troubleshoot failures, and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 2–5+ years of experience in electrical testing, test engineering, or manufacturing engineering in a regulated industry environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and troubleshooting techniques, particularly insulation testing (IR, hipot).
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, insulation testers and data acquisition systems. RF experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, fault isolation techniques).
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100 preferred.
• Exposure to automated test systems or programming (LabVIEW, Python, etc.).
• Electrical fabrication and prototyping experience (assembly, soldering, 3D printing)
• Experience in 3D modeling (SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain electrical test procedures for production and qualification testing.
• Design and support test fixtures, test setups, and automated test systems for electrical assemblies and components.
• Support functional, environmental, and diagnostic testing on products to verify performance against specifications.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical failures and non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and customer specifications to ensure accurate testing and validation.
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to improve product testability and reliability.
• Analyze test data and generate reports, trends, and recommendations for process or product improvements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing test strategies and validating designs.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Assist with documentation and updates within the quality management system (QMS).
• Support customer audits, internal audits, and qualification testing as needed.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Collaboration & communication

Analytical problem solving

Documentation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Insulation testers

Data acquisition systems

SolidWorks

Job description

Teledyne DGO in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Test Engineer to support testing, validation, and qualification of high-reliability electrical products used in subsea, aerospace, and defense applications. This role collaborates with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure robust product performance and compliant test processes.

You will develop test methods, troubleshoot failures, and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle in a fast-paced