Lead Electrical Test Engineer – Space Avionics & EGSE

Hr Journals; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition assistance and professional/发展

Professional development programs

Job summary

Hr Journals seeks a Principal Electrical Test Engineer to support design, development, and verification of spaceflight avionics. The role emphasizes hands-on work with electrical test systems, EGSE, hardware/software integration, and automated test development in a regulated aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with SBCs, lab automation, and test interfaces, plus proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, C, or PERL. A hybrid work setup and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10+ years of experience in electrical test engineering or aerospace systems testing.
• Strong programming experience in LabVIEW, C, Python, or PERL.
• Experience with circuit board design, electrical schematics, and cable drawings.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and hardware/software integration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Self-driven, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in regulated environments.
• Competitive salary range based on experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) including hardware, software, and documentation.
• Select and integrate COTS test instruments, custom test enclosures, and cabling.
• Ensure test hardware validates all contractual and design requirements of the Unit Under Test (UUT).
• Support testing of avionics systems including Single Board Computers (SBCs), analog/digital I/O, C&DH systems, and Electrical Power Systems (EPS).
• Develop test interfaces for subsystems involving power switching, solar array switching, and battery charging.
• Contribute to hardware design reviews and system integration efforts.
• Develop LabVIEW VIs for instrument control, monitoring, telemetry, and user interfaces.
• Create Python or PERL scripts for automated test execution.
• Interface with VxWorks-based systems and support integration with embedded C code.
• Collaborate on FPGA-related test efforts (VHDL familiarity preferred).
• Create and maintain schematics, cable drawings, assembly instructions, and parts lists.
• Author formal Integration & Test Plans, Environmental Test Plans, and Acceptance Test Procedures.
• Maintain documentation using company-controlled systems and standard tools (Visio, Excel, Word).
• Work cross-functionally with engineering disciplines and program teams.
• Mentor junior engineers in test development, debugging, and execution.
• Take ownership of schedules, deliverables, and technical outcomes.

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

C

PERL

Embedded systems

Hardware/software integration

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

COTS test instruments

VxWorks

SBCs

FPGA/VHDL

Job description

Hr Journals seeks a Principal Electrical Test Engineer to support design, development, and verification of spaceflight avionics. The role emphasizes hands-on work with electrical test systems, EGSE, hardware/software integration, and automated test development in a regulated aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with SBCs, lab automation, and test interfaces, plus proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, C, or PERL. A hybrid work setup and comprehensive benefits are offered.