Electrical Test Engineer — HW/SW Automation Lead

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Test Engineer to lead integrated test development from concept through production, including strategy, requirements, and execution plans. You will design hardware and test fixtures to support RF and electrical testing.

You will develop modular test automation in Linux using Python, C++, or Rust, own test maintainability, and create HITL simulators. Some weekend work may be required; must be able to work in a hands-on hardware environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong programming in Python, C++, Rust; Linux familiarity.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated test development from concept through production, including test strategy, requirements, and execution plans.
• Design hardware, wiring, and electrical systems to support electrical and RF testing for both production and development needs (fixtures, harnesses, interfaces, rack integration).
• Develop modular and reusable test automation software, including frameworks, drivers, and tooling in Linux environments using Python / Rust / C++.
• Own test maintainability and reliability across the lifecycle - defining calibration, upkeep, debugging, and continuous improvement of test assets.
• Create device and subsystem simulators for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and automated integration testing.
• Support environmental and qualification testing (thermal, vibration, shock), including defining instrumentation and test procedures where needed.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Electrical testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Network Analyzer

Power Supply

DC Load

Job description

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Test Engineer to lead integrated test development from concept through production, including strategy, requirements, and execution plans. You will design hardware and test fixtures to support RF and electrical testing.

You will develop modular test automation in Linux using Python, C++, or Rust, own test maintainability, and create HITL simulators. Some weekend work may be required; must be able to work in a hands-on hardware environment.