Engineer, Electrical Systems Test

Otto Aerospace LLC; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Otto Aerospace LLC is seeking an Electrical System Test Engineer to own lab electrical drawings and test setups, reporting to the Manager of System Integration and Simulation Test. You will create schematics and ensure configurations reflect test requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical/related field, 3+ years CAD/wiring experience, and familiarity with avionics; you'll work in a fast-paced lab environment developing tests and documenting results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience with electrical CAD and wiring design tools.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems and lab instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for labs.
• Develop bench interconnect drawings for test rigs and simulator setups.
• Generate ICDs, signal routing docs, and as-built drawings.
• Define pin-to-pin wiring between LRUs and test equipment.
• Translate test requirements into lab wiring configurations.
• Support installation of sensors, actuators, and electrical load banks.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance.
• Collect data, analyze results, and generate test reports.
• Maintain lab equipment, software, and documentation to meet standards.

Skills

Electrical CAD

Wiring design

Lab testing

DAQ systems

Oscilloscopes

Documentation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

3DX Electrical

Capital Harness

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

About us

At Otto Aerospace, we foster a collaborative environment where top talent can innovate, contribute meaningfully, and help drive the next generation of aerospace technology.

Job Description

About the Role Reporting to the Manager of System Integration and Simulation Test, the Electrical System Test Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the development, integration, and testing of aircraft systems and subsystems in a laboratory setting. This position is responsible for engineering ownership of lab electrical drawings and test setup schematics, ensuring all lab configurations accurately reflect test requirements and as-built conditions.

What You'll Do

• Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams, and test setup schematics for simulator and laboratory environments
• Develop bench-level electrical interconnect drawings for test rigs, iron bird systems, and component-level validation setups, including pinouts, shielding, routing specifications, and simulator-to-hardware connections
• Generate and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), signal routing documentation, and configuration-controlled as-built drawings aligned with program standards
• Define pin-to-pin wiring between LRUs and test equipment, power distribution for test benches, and grounding/signal reference schemes
• Translate test requirements into lab wiring configurations to simulate aircraft systems
• Support installation of sensors, actuators, and electrical load banks
• Support lab readiness for test execution, including coordination of power and load simulation setups
• Interpret aircraft and laboratory electrical schematics, system interface documents, and test requirements to develop executable lab configurations
• Perform engineering-level troubleshooting of test configurations and electrical interfaces, distinct from technician-level execution
• Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance and functionality
• Conduct testing and gather data to support system validation and verification
• Generate reports to document test results and provide recommendations for system improvements
• Develop and execute test campaigns and review/analyze data to support system validation and verification
• Maintain and update lab equipment, software, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Who You Are

• Education Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• Experience 3+ years' experience with electrical CAD and wiring design tools (for example, 3DX Electrical, Capital Harness, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
• Familiarity with aircraft systems and subsystems, including avionics, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation tools such as DAQ systems, oscilloscopes, and signal conditioners
• Experience with requirements and configuration-tracking documentation systems

Additional Information

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

OTTO is developing the world's first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow for a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aerospace is designing world-class aircraft from first principles of physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance.

Otto Aerospace is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.