Senior Test Engineer – Avionics & Automated Test Systems

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

Job summary

Acron Aviation in Grand Rapids, MI, is hiring a Senior Specialist, Test Engineer to design and implement automated test stations for avionics systems. You will develop test software, lead projects, and perform system‑level verification in a regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires a bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering, 6+ years in C, and 4+ years in product testing or automated test systems, plus experience with ARINC protocols and GPIB tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or 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 with digital electronic circuits.
• Knowledge of NI TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, IEEE-488 (GPIB) controllers and drivers.
• Ambitious problem solver with strong communication skills.

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

Test engineering

Product testing

Automated test systems

Digital electronics

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

NI TestStand

LabWindows/CVI

IEEE-488 (GPIB)

Environmental test equipment

Job description

Acron Aviation in Grand Rapids, MI, is hiring a Senior Specialist, Test Engineer to design and implement automated test stations for avionics systems. You will develop test software, lead projects, and perform system‑level verification in a regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires a bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering, 6+ years in C, and 4+ years in product testing or automated test systems, plus experience with ARINC protocols and GPIB tools.