Engineer - Electrical Test Engineer II

System One; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 91,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits options

401(k) plan

On-site role in Kent, WA

Job summary

System One is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer II to plan, execute, and optimize electrical subsystem testing for launch vehicles. The role emphasizes developing DAQ and instrumentation solutions, writing Python automation scripts, and coordinating with multidisciplinary engineers on-site in Kent, WA.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Systems Engineering and 5+ years of aerospace-related testing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical test engineering, preferably within aerospace or related industry.
• Proven experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), instrumentation, and control systems.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, data processing, and scripting tasks.
• Strong understanding of system-level testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute integrated system testing of launch vehicles with a focus on electrical subsystems.
• Design, implement, and optimize data acquisition systems for accurate test measurement and analysis.
• Write and maintain automation scripts in Python to support data acquisition, test execution, and data post-processing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical and data acquisition systems during testing.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and provide recommendations for design improvements.
• Support both ground and flight-testing campaigns, ensuring all test activities meet program quality and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation for test setups, procedures, and findings to support future reviews and audits.

Skills

DAQ

Python

Electrical testing

Systems engineering

On-site

Education

Electrical/Systems Engineering degree

Tools

DAQ

Instrumentation

Control systems

Job description

Job Description

Engineer - Electrical Test Engineer II

Location

Kent, WA / On-Site

Type

Contract

Pay Rate

$78/hour - Salary

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute integrated system testing of launch vehicles with a focus on electrical subsystems.
• Design, implement, and optimize data acquisition systems for accurate test measurement and analysis.
• Write and maintain automation scripts in Python to support data acquisition, test execution, and data post-processing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical and data acquisition systems during testing.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and provide recommendations for design improvements.
• Support both ground and flight-testing campaigns, ensuring all test activities meet program quality and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation for test setups, procedures, and findings to support future reviews and audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical test engineering, preferably within the aerospace or related industry.
• Proven experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), instrumentation, and control systems.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, data processing, and scripting tasks.
• Strong understanding of system-level testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Kent, WA.

Company Information

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reference

Ref: #223-Eng Orlando