Hardware Test & Integration Engineer

The Ascent Group, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascent Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Hardware Test & Integration Engineer for a contract role in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on hands-on hardware validation, troubleshooting, and test automation for advanced aerospace and defense systems.

The candidate should have 3+ years of experience in analog/digital circuit testing, use of test equipment, and proficiency with LabVIEW, MATLAB, OrCAD, or VHDL. US citizenship is required for ITAR-restricted work.

Qualifications

• Must have US citizenship (ITAR restricted).
• Defense/aerospace or AS9100 experience preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on hardware design, integration and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hardware validation and integration for aerospace/defense systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and develop test procedures.
• Develop and implement test automation for hardware validation.

Skills

Circuit testing

Troubleshooting

Test automation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

DMMs

LabVIEW

MATLAB

OrCAD

VHDL

Job description

Hardware Test & Integration Engineer (Contract)

Seeking a hands‑on Hardware Engineer with 3+ years of experience in electronic circuit design, integration, and testing. This role focuses on hardware validation, troubleshooting, and test automation for advanced aerospace and defense systems.

Key Skills

• Analog/Digital circuit testing & troubleshooting
• Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, DMMs
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, OrCAD, or VHDL
• Knowledge of RF systems or motor controls a plus
• Strong documentation and test procedure writing skills

Requirements

• US Citizenship (ITAR restricted)
• Prior defense/aerospace or AS9100 experience preferred