Senior Electrical Test Engineer

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Time Off

Additional Perks

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to develop, execute, and enhance electrical test strategies across vehicle and subsystem programs. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in electrical validation, hardware verification, and test automation. Responsibilities include leading verification efforts, developing automated test equipment, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure thorough validation prior to release. The company offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, health insurance, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical test engineering or hardware validation.
• Hands-on experience developing automated test equipment and fixtures.
• Strong understanding of the engineering design lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own comprehensive test plans in accordance with the engineering design process.
• Design and execute functional, environmental, regression, and stress testing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs are validated early.

Skills

Electrical validation

Hardware verification

Test automation

Troubleshooting skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Job Overview

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Saronic is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to lead the development and execution of electrical test strategies across our vehicle and subsystem programs. This role is responsible for architecting and executing comprehensive test plans aligned with the engineering design process, developing automated test equipment (ATE), and partnering cross-functionally to ensure electrical designs are thoroughly validated prior to release and deployment.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in electrical validation, hardware verification, and test automation within complex electromechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and own comprehensive test plans in accordance with the engineering design process (requirements → design → verification → validation → release).
  • Translate system and subsystem requirements into structured verification matrices and executable test procedures.
  • Lead electrical verification efforts at board, subsystem, and system levels.
  • Design and execute functional, environmental, regression, reliability, and stress testing.
  • Drive root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective validation strategies.
  • Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and results.
• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Development
  • Design, build, and deploy automated test equipment for PCBAs, harnesses, power systems, and integrated assemblies.
  • Develop automated test scripts and frameworks using tools such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar.
  • Create scalable test architectures to support engineering validation, production test, and field diagnostics.
  • Specify instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DAQs, power supplies, loads, environmental chambers, etc.) and integrate into automated systems.
  • Improve test throughput, repeatability, and data quality through automation and fixture design.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with electrical, mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are testable and validated early.
  • Participate in design reviews (DCR, PDR, CDR etc.) to advocate for testability and verification rigor.
  • Collaborate with technicians to develop repeatable procedures and provide training where needed.
  • Partner with manufacturing to transition engineering validation tests into production test processes.
  • Support field troubleshooting and validation activities as required.
• Process & Quality Leadership
  • Establish best practices for test documentation, version control, data capture, and reporting.
  • Drive continuous improvement in verification methodologies and lab infrastructure.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians in structured test development and debugging techniques.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry, safety, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in electrical test engineering or hardware validation.
• Strong understanding of the engineering design lifecycle and formal verification processes.
• Hands‑on experience developing automated test equipment and fixtures.
• Proficiency with electrical lab instrumentation and measurement techniques.
• Experience writing test automation software (Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across analog, digital, power, and mixed‑signal systems.
• Experience working in cross‑functional hardware development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, defense, maritime, or ruggedized platforms.
• Familiarity with high‑voltage power systems and battery integration.
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing and environmental qualification.
• Knowledge of manufacturing test and DFM/DFT principles.
• Experience with requirements management tools and configuration control systems.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services. Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check‑ups, orthodontics, and vision care. Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents.
• Time Off: Generous PTO and holidays.
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
• Competitive Salary: Industry‑standard salaries with opportunities for performance‑based bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline.
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.

Saronic CCAA Notice for Candidates and California Employees.

This role requires access to export‑controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.