Electrical Test Engineer - High-Reliability Systems

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne DGO is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Electrical Test Engineer to support the testing, validation, and qualification of high-reliability electrical and electro-mechanical products used in subsea, aerospace, and defense applications.

This role will develop test methods, troubleshoot failures, interpret drawings, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

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

Electrical testing

Test engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Schematic reading

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Insulation testers

Data acquisition systems

SolidWorks

Job description

Teledyne DGO is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Electrical Test Engineer to support the testing, validation, and qualification of high-reliability electrical and electro-mechanical products used in subsea, aerospace, and defense applications.

This role will develop test methods, troubleshoot failures, interpret drawings, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.