Senior Test Engineer

AVIA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking a Senior Specialist, Test Engineer to design and implement automated test systems for manufacturing, engineering development, and certification of safety-critical avionics products. You will lead test projects from concept through deployment, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and meeting quality expectations.

Responsibilities include developing test architectures, maintaining test software, and performing system-wide verification and validation, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of related experience programming in C.
• 4+ years of experience in product testing, automated test systems, or related engineering functions.
• Experience working with digital electronic circuits.
• Proficiency with NI TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and IEEE-488 (GPIB) controllers/drivers.
• Familiarity with environmental test equipment and temperature chambers.
• Experience with avionics protocols: ARINC 429, ARINC 717, MIL-STD-1553, I2C, RS-232, RS-422.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements, architectures, and designs for automated test stations.
• Design, develop, document, and maintain test software solutions.
• Lead test system development projects with minimal supervision.
• Conduct peer reviews of software and requirements documentation.
• Execute software verification and validation activities.
• Perform systems-level integration and testing of automated test stations.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of hardware and software issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve product reliability and test efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and company standards.

Skills

C programming

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

NI TestStand

LabWindows/CVI

IEEE-488 (GPIB) controllers

ARINC 429

ARINC 717

MIL-STD-1553

I2C

RS-232

RS-422

Job description

About Acron Aviation (Avionics – Surveillance):

Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety-critical flight operations across commercial and military aviation. Within Avionics, the Surveillance product line develops and sustains systems that enable aircraft awareness, collision avoidance, and airspace interoperability. Our portfolio includes TCAS, Mode S transponders, ADS-B, and integrated surveillance solution s deployed across commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms. This work is performed in highly regulated environments and demands deep expertise across systems, hardware, software, and RF throughout the full product lifecycle.

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Test Engineer

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and implementing automated test systems used for manufacturing, engineering development, and product certification of safety-critical avionics products. You will lead test system projects from concept through deployment, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and performance expectations.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge avionics technologies while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop requirements, architectures, and designs for automated test stations.
• Design, develop, document, and maintain test software solutions.
• Lead test system development projects with minimal supervision.
• Conduct peer reviews of software and requirements documentation.
• Execute software verification and validation activities.
• Perform systems-level integration and testing of automated test stations.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of hardware and software issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve product reliability and test efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and company standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of related experience programming in C.
• 4+ years of experience in product testing, automated test systems, or related engineering functions.
• Experience working with digital electronic circuits.
• Knowledge of:
• NI TestStand
• LabWindows/CVI
• IEEE-488 (GPIB) controllers and drivers
• Environmental test equipment and temperature chambers
• Experience with avionics communication protocols, including:
• ARINC 429
• ARINC 717
• MIL-STD-1553
• I2C
• RS-232
• RS-422
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with L-band high-power pulsed transmitters and receivers.
• Experience with RF test equipment and automated RF test systems.
• Demonstrated expertise debugging and optimizing complex C software applications.
• Aerospace, avionics, or safety-critical systems experience.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acron Aviation is proud to be an Aff… All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Additional Information:

Acron Aviation maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E-Verify employer