RF Test Development Engineer

Celestica Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Test Development Engineer in Maple Grove, MN. The role involves developing test solutions for complex electronics, focusing on both hardware and software. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of software development experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. Competitive salary range from $75,000 to $99,000 annually along with a strong benefits package. Join a team committed to innovation in the Aerospace & Defense and Health-Tech sectors.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of software development experience, preferably with National Instruments LabView.
• Experience in engineering development and manufacturing operations support.
• Knowledge of testing software, processes, methodologies, and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop production test strategies based on product design specifications.
• Design and develop test solutions, focusing on software development.
• Collaborate with the engineering team and interface with customers.

Skills

Software development

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Debugging

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science or Engineering in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

National Instruments LabView

Python

C++

C#

Job description

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Date: Feb 25, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN, US

Summary

The ideal candidate for the Test Development Engineering position is someone who enjoys working on the intersection of hardware and software, and is driven by complex problem solving in a fast paced environment. The position involves developing Functional and System level test solutions for a variety of electronics, including products involving Radio Frequency technology. The team supports a number of exciting product applications, most often found within Celestica’s Aerospace & Defense, and Health-Tech market segments. The role is based in Maple Grove MN, and includes working closely with the onsite design and development engineering team, as well as interfacing with a global network of engineering resources.

Work is project based with individual contribution in a structured team environment. The role is within a team of experienced development engineers and technicians, working in a dedicated development lab environment, and delivering solutions into Celestica manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who is able to drive development activities forward while contributing to team and project‑based objectives, and supporting the launch of test solutions into a high‑paced manufacturing environment.

Detailed Description

• Develop production test strategies based on product design specifications
• Design and develop test solutions including both hardware and software elements, with a focus on leading the software development portion
• Involvement in all areas of the development process, including test planning, software development, hardware development, system integration, qualification, and installation support for manufacturing
• Test process optimization, with a focus on productivity improvements to cycle time and yield
• Integrate tools and code developed by other internal groups or external customers
• Debug issues using design of experiments, tools, and failure analysis methodologies
• Collaborate with a highly experienced engineering team to review and provide input on development designs
• Interface expertly with external customers and internal stakeholders
• Occasional travel and global site support may be required
• Knowledge and understanding of systems and printed circuit board manufacturing processes and equipment
• Knowledge of industry and quality standards
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot product problems
• Knowledge of testing software, processes and methodologies and failure analysis
• Minimum 1‑2 years of software development, preferably with National Instruments LabView
• Minimum 3‑5 years of engineering development and manufacturing operations support (preferred, not mandatory)
• Some operations background (electronics manufacturing experience preferred, not mandatory)
• Software design, development, debug and release
• Some Hardware development, integration and qualification (preferred, not mandatory)
• Project leadership and managing multiple projects
• Good organization skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external customers
• Development in Aerospace & Defense and/or Healthcare industry would be an asset (not mandatory)
• Some programming experience with other languages is considered a bonus (Python, C++, C# and .NET, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Lab work including assembling test equipment, racks of instruments, running cables, wiring and pcb assembly
• Normal office and laboratory environments with exposure to manufacturing environments
• May require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data
• Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc)
• Travel up to 25%

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

Salary Range: $75,000-99,000 annually

Typical Experience

• 1 to 3 years of related experience

Typical Education

Bachelor of Applied Science or Engineering in Computer or Electrical of Software, or Computer Science or equivalent

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.