Electronics Test Engineer

Intellisense Systems Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Holiday pay

401(k) match

Medical/Vision/Dental

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Workers' Comp

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held, Southern California tech innovator focused on rugged military hardware for air, land, and sea.

The Electronics Test Engineer will help develop and validate cutting-edge sensors, embedded processing, and secure data systems through rigorous test plans and collaborative product testing. The role requires 2+ years in electronics hardware testing, embedded C, Python, and lab equipment, with onsite work in Torrance, CA.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering with a focus on microcontrollers.
• 2+ years of professional or academic experience in a technical field demonstrating strong organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in electronics hardware, microcontrollers, embedded C, and Python.
• Experience with circuit board schematics and with microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Experience with electronic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with digital serial interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office and Atlassian tools Jira/Confluence.
• Willingness to own and perform testing beyond embedded code including power supplies and mixed-signal experiments.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, perform test procedures, and create test reports with conclusive analysis and next steps.
• Work on a multi-faceted team to develop data analysis, automated test code, software, and test fixtures for current and new products.
• Collaborate with program managers on time estimates, timelines, and technical testing solutions.
• Coordinate with senior engineers to improve test methods for 100% product testing.
• Troubleshoot boards, hardware, embedded code, and perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Establish test methods and document procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Conduct environmental, EMI/EMC/ESD and other military-standard testing in internal/external labs.

Skills

Electronics hardware

Embedded C

Python

Circuit board schematics

Microcontrollers

Microprocessors

Lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Power)

Digital interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART)

MS Office & Jira/Confluence

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering (microcontrollers focus)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held, Southern California-based technology innovator with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments. We solve tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets, delivering the full data continuum from sensing and embedded processing to video integration, displays, and data/video recording and storage for airborne and ground vehicle platforms. Our portfolio also includes environmental and maritime sensing and smart power management systems, engineered to the highest levels of safety certification and built with embedded cybersecurity and advanced encryption capabilities.

We’re seeking a motivated Electronics Test Engineer to join our growing Tactical Systems Department to support the development of cutting‑edge, ruggedized military hardware for air, land, and sea. This department focuses on tightly integrated, compact sensing and computing technologies to deliver mission critical information at the edge. Our products have been deployed and proven across all seven continents in the harshest environments on the planet.

Location

Torrance, CA (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, perform test procedures, and create test reports that provide thoughtful and conclusive analysis, next steps, and innovative ideas.
• Work on a multi‑faceted team to perform data analysis, develop automated test code and software, and design test fixtures for both upcoming products as well as new technological research.
• Cooperate and communicate with the program manager on time estimation, timelines, and technical solutions related to testing.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to create more effective and efficient test methods that enable 100% test of our products and prototypes.
• Troubleshoot circuit boards, hardware, embedded microcontroller code, etc. and perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Establish test methods and provide detailed documentation of procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Perform environmental, EMI/EMC/ESD, and other military standard testing in external and internal lab facilities.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering with a focus on microcontrollers.
• 2+ years of professional or academic experience in a technical field that demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in electronics hardware, microcontrollers, embedded C, and Python.
• Experience with circuit board schematics.
• Experience with microcontrollers and/or microprocessors.
• Experience with electronic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with digital serial interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc.
• Excellent computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office and Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including presenting ideas, test plans, and technical knowledge internally to a diverse team in engineering, science, and other non‑technical backgrounds.
• A willingness to own and perform testing beyond embedded code such as power supplies, mixed signal circuits, and physics experiments.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge in design standards and interfaces with respect to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 testing.
• Experience developing and maintaining test plans and reports to demonstrate meeting customer‑provided or ‑derived system requirements.
• Working knowledge of coding best practices and standards.
• Expert in GIT and/or Bitbucket for repository.

What You Can Expect

• The ability to innovate, develop, and transition prototype technologies into new products, and to be rewarded for successful transitions.
• The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact.
• Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful.

Please Note

Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management at any time.

Compensation

$90,000-$130,000 (However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience)

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Benefits

• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 5% of salary (no vesting period)
• Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
• 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at (310) 320‑1827 or by email at [e-mail]

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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