Electrical Test Engineer — HW/SW Test Automation & HITL

Northwoodspace; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space in Torrance seeks a Test Engineer to drive automated test development and hardware verification for RF systems. You will design test hardware, create reusable software in Linux (Python/C++/Rust), and own simulators for hardware-in-the-loop and automated integration testing.

Responsibilities include maintaining test assets, calibration, and supporting environmental testing across product lifecycles. Extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong programming in Python, C++, Rust and Linux.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment such as power supplies, DC loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Lead test development from concept to production, including test strategy and execution plans.
• Design hardware, wiring, and electrical systems to support RF testing for production and development needs.
• Develop modular test automation software in Linux environments using Python, C++, and Rust.
• Own test maintainability and reliability across the lifecycle—calibration, upkeep, debugging, and continuous improvement of test assets.
• Create device and subsystem simulators for HITL and automated integration testing.
• Support environmental and qualification testing (thermal, vibration, shock) and define instrumentation and test procedures.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Network analyzers

PXI instruments

Job description

Northwood Space in Torrance seeks a Test Engineer to drive automated test development and hardware verification for RF systems. You will design test hardware, create reusable software in Linux (Python/C++/Rust), and own simulators for hardware-in-the-loop and automated integration testing.

Responsibilities include maintaining test assets, calibration, and supporting environmental testing across product lifecycles. Extended hours may be required.