Electronics Design Engineer

Testek Inc; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Testek Inc. seeks an experienced Electronics Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and troubleshoot electronic hardware for aerospace test equipment and industrial test systems.

You will work on analog, digital, mixed-signal, PCB, FPGA, embedded, and DAQ systems, interfacing with multiple engineering teams to deliver reliable solutions. The role involves schematic capture, BOM management, hardware bring-up, debugging, and field support for installations, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of electrical/electronics engineering experience.
• Strong experience in electronics hardware design.
• Experience with PCB schematic capture and PCB layout (5+ years).
• Experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience with FPGA development using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with Data Acquisition systems, ADC/DAC, instrumentation, and signal conditioning.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, or FPGA/SoC systems.
• Experience with hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, etc.
• Knowledge of AC/DC power and control systems.
• Experience with Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN, SPI, I²C, UART.
• Ability to interpret customer specs, SOWs, datasheets, and drawings.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEC, IPC and aerospace design standards.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication.
• US Green Card or US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for aerospace test equipment.
• Create schematics and multi-layer PCB designs using Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or similar tools.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, component specs, and manufacturing docs.
• Component selection and circuit calculations per requirements.
• Design and troubleshoot FPGA-based digital systems (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• Support embedded processors and microcontroller hardware.
• Design/integrate DAQ and instrumentation systems.
• Develop signal-conditioning for sensors (voltage, current, temperature, etc.).
• Interface hardware with Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
• Interface with PLCs, HMIs, PCs, servo drives, motors, load banks.
• Prototype bring-up, power-up debugging, calibration, validation.
• Use test equipment for troubleshooting; EMI/EMC, grounding, shielding.
• Assist technicians with PCB assembly and system integration.
• Support customer installations, FAT/SAT, field troubleshooting.
• Develop standardized hardware platforms and reusable designs.
• Prepare engineering docs, test procedures, and revisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet scope and quality.
• Travel up to 20%.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PCB design

Analog/digital/mixed-signal

FPGA development

Data acquisition

Microcontrollers/embedded

Hardware debugging

Industrial protocols

Customer specs interpretation

Education

BSEE/BSECE or equivalent

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCad

VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog

LabVIEW

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

FULL TIME Professional Wixom, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1164

Established in 1969, Testek is the leader in Aerospace and Aircraft Component Test Equipment. Testek is a small company with approximately 170 team members, with the headquarters located in Wixom, Michigan. We pride ourselves in a family-like work environment that includes a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people.

Testek designs, manufactures, supports and services diversified products including custom test equipment/products and standard test equipment/products. Our wide-ranging capability includes simple manual to complex automatic machinery. Testek offers innovative and competitive solutions to various sectors including aerospace, aircraft, and industrial.

We invite you to explore our website at www.testek.com for more information about our company and our products.

Description

Testek Solutions is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware for Aerospace Test Equipment and Industrial Test Systems.

The engineer will design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, PCB, FPGA, embedded, and data acquisition systems. Responsibilities include schematic development, PCB design, component selection, BOM development, hardware bring-up, debugging, testing, and system integration.

The engineer will work closely with Project Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, and Technicians to interpret customer specifications and Scope of Work (SOW) requirements and develop reliable, standardized electronic solutions for custom test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits for aerospace test equipment.
• Create electronic schematics and multi-layer PCB designs using Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or similar tools.
• Develop and maintain accurate BOMs, component specifications, and PCB manufacturing documentation.
• Perform electronic component selection and circuit calculations based on customer and engineering requirements.
• Design and troubleshoot FPGA-based digital systems using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Support embedded processor and microcontroller-based hardware.
• Design and integrate Data Acquisition (DAQ) and instrumentation systems.
• Develop signal-conditioning circuits for voltage, current, temperature, pressure, speed, vibration, RTD, thermocouple, LVDT, encoder, and other sensors.
• Design and troubleshoot interfaces including Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN, SPI, I²C, UART, ADC/DAC, and digital/analog I/O.
• Interface electronic hardware with PLCs, HMIs, PCs, servo drives, VFDs, motors, generators, and load banks.
• Perform prototype hardware bring-up, power-up debugging, calibration, and validation.
• Use oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers,
  power supplies, and other laboratory equipment for troubleshooting.
• Support EMI/EMC, grounding, shielding, ESD, and electric noise mitigation.
• Assist technicians with PCB assembly, wiring, system integration, and troubleshooting.
• Support customer installations, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and field troubleshooting as required.
• Develop standardized electronic hardware platforms and reusable designs.
• Prepare engineering documentation, test procedures, reports, and design revisions.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to meet project technical, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Travel up to 20%.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of electrical/electronics engineering experience.
• Strong experience in electronics hardware design.
• Experience with PCB schematic capture and PCB layout, preferably 5+ years.
• Experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience with FPGA development using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with Data Acquisition systems, ADC/DAC, instrumentation, and signal conditioning.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, or FPGA/SoC systems.
• Experience with hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Knowledge of AC/DC power and control systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN, SPI, I²C, and UART.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, SOWs, schematics, datasheets, and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of applicable NEC, IEC, IPC, and aerospace electronic design standards.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• US Green Card or US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or automotive test equipment experience.
• Experience with aircraft generator, starter-generator, IDG, VFSG, or APU test systems.
• Experience with high-voltage/high-power test equipment and load banks.
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or similar tools.
• Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or AutomationDirect PLC/HMI systems.
• Experience with servo drives and VFDs.
• Knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and IPC standards.
• Experience with customer acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning.

Position Summary

This position offers the opportunity to work on custom aerospace test equipment from concept and electronic design through prototype development, system integration, testing, and customer installation.

Education: BSEE/BSECE or equivalent
Experience: 7+ years

Travel: Up to 20%
Work Authorization: US Green Card or US Citizenship required

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)