PCBs Test Engineer (Aerospace)- Relocation Assistance

Latitudeinc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitudeinc is seeking a detail-oriented PCB Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute testing for PCBAs in aerospace/defense environments. The role emphasizes reliability, quality, and compliance, supporting development, qualification, and production testing to ensure electronics meet performance and environmental requirements.

You will create test strategies, test plans, and automated tests using LabVIEW or Python, build test fixtures, perform debugging and root-cause analysis, and ensure

Qualifications

• Develop test strategies for PCB/PCBA validation.
• Create test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria for new and existing products.
• Develop functional, environmental, and reliability test procedures.
• Support DV/VT testing.
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures and test stations.
• Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools.
• Integrate test hardware including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and DAQs.
• Improve test coverage and efficiency through automation and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot PCB and system-level failures down to component level.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with design engineers to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Support engineering change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Generate test reports, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and quality standards (AS9100, IPC, MIL-STD).
• Support qualification, certification, and audit activities.
• Maintain configuration control and traceability of test processes.
• Support manufacturing test processes and yield improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Design teams.
• Assist in transitioning products from prototype to production.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies for PCB/PCBA validation.
• Design test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria for new and existing products.
• Develop functional, environmental, and reliability test procedures.
• Support DV/VT testing.
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures and test stations.
• Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW or Python.
• Integrate test hardware including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and DAQs.
• Improve test coverage and efficiency through automation and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot PCB and system-level failures down to component level.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with design engineers to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Support engineering change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Generate test reports, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and quality standards (AS9100, IPC, MIL-STD).
• Support qualification, certification, and audit activities.
• Maintain configuration control and traceability of test processes.
• Support manufacturing test processes and yield improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Design teams.
• Assist in transitioning products from prototype to production.

Skills

Test strategy

Test plan design

DV/VT testing

Automation

Debugging

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collab

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

DAQs

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented PCB Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute testing for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries, with a strong focus on reliability, quality, and compliance. This role will support product development, qualification, and production testing to ensure electronic assemblies meet performance, safety, and environmental requirements.

Test Development & Validation

• Develop and implement test strategies for PCB and PCBA validation.


• Design test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria for new and existing products.


• Develop functional, environmental, and reliability test procedures.


• Support design verification and validation (DV/VT) testing.

Test Equipment & Automation

• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures and test stations.


• Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools.


• Integrate test hardware including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and DAQs.


• Improve test coverage and efficiency through automation and process improvements.

Debugging & Failure Analysis

• Troubleshoot PCB and system-level failures down to component level.


• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.


• Work closely with design engineers to resolve design and manufacturing issues.


• Support engineering change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Documentation

• Generate test reports, procedures, and technical documentation.


• Ensure compliance with aerospace and quality standards (AS9100, IPC, MIL-STD).


• Support qualification, certification, and audit activities.


• Maintain configuration control and traceability of test processes.

Production & Cross-Functional Support

• Support manufacturing test processes and yield improvements.


• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Design teams.


• Assist in transitioning products from prototype to production.