Engineer, Electrical Systems Test

Otto Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Otto Aerospace is seeking an Electrical System Test Engineer to own lab wiring diagrams, schematics, and test setups for simulator and lab environments. You will translate requirements into executable configurations and support sensor, actuator, and load bank installations.

You will generate ICDs and as-built drawings, run test campaigns, analyze data, report results, and ensure compliance with industry standards throughout the lab testing lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related engineering field is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electrical CAD and wiring design tools for aerospace.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems and lab instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience with requirements and configuration-tracking documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams for labs.
• Develop bench-level interconnect drawings for test rigs and simulator connections.
• Generate and maintain ICDs and test configuration documentation.
• Define wiring between LRUs and test equipment and manage power distribution.
• Translate test requirements into lab wiring configurations for simulations.
• Support installation of sensors, actuators, and electrical load banks.
• Coordinate lab readiness for test execution including power and load simulation.
• Interpret schematics and test requirements to develop executable lab configurations.
• Troubleshoot test configurations and electrical interfaces at engineering level.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance.
• Conduct testing, gather data, and document results and improvements.
• Develop test campaigns and review data to support verification.
• Maintain lab equipment, software, and documentation for compliance.

Skills

Electrical CAD

Wiring design

Lab instrumentation

Interconnect diagrams

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3DX Electrical

Capital Harness

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

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

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