Senior Electrical Test Engineer — Space Systems & HITL

Northwood Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Test Engineer to lead integrated test development for space-grade systems, from concept through production, including strategy and execution plans.

You will design hardware test setups, develop automation in Python/C++/Rust on Linux, own test reliability, and build HITL simulators while supporting environmental tests (thermal, vibration). Requires 4+ years and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical/test engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated test development from concept through production, including strategy and execution plans.
• Design hardware, wiring, and electrical systems to support electrical and RF testing for production and development needs.
• Develop modular and reusable test automation software in Linux environments using Python, Rust, or C++.
• Own test maintainability and reliability across the lifecycle, including calibration, upkeep, debugging, and continuous improvement of test assets.
• Create device and subsystem simulators for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and automated integration testing.
• Support environmental and qualification testing (thermal, vibration, shock) including instrumentation and procedures.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PXI

USB/LXI instrumentation

I2C/SPI/UART

Vibration testing equipment

MIL-STD-810 test methods

Job description

Northwood Space in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Test Engineer to lead integrated test development for space-grade systems, from concept through production, including strategy and execution plans.

You will design hardware test setups, develop automation in Python/C++/Rust on Linux, own test reliability, and build HITL simulators while supporting environmental tests (thermal, vibration). Requires 4+ years and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field.