Principal Electrical Test Engineer

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

About the job Principal Electrical Test Engineer

We ares eeking an experienced Principal Electrical Test Engineer to support the design, development, and verification of advanced spaceflight avionics systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer with deep experience in electrical test systems, ground support equipment (EGSE), hardware/software integration, and automated test development in a regulated aerospace environment.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

Bachelors 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

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match and profit sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Tuition assistance and professional development programs

Hybrid work environment and strong work‑life balance culture

Additional Information

Security Clearance Required: No

U.S. Export Control Compliance: Required (U.S. persons only)