Senior Test Engineer - Embedded Systems & MIL-STD

Galvion; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvion is seeking a Test Engineer III to join the Advanced Development Engineering team in Portsmouth, NH. You will plan, execute, and document verification and validation for small, battery-powered electromechanical systems, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Programs to ensure robust test methods and design reliability.

The role focuses on functional, environmental, durability, and reliability testing, with emphasis on embedded electronics, sensors, RF modules, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering or related field.
• Experience testing small, battery-powered systems; military or medical-device experience desirable.
• Strong hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical test equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with environmental qualification testing and military standards (MIL-STD).
• Experience with data acquisition systems and/or automated test scripting.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and quality-conscious engineering approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform functional, performance, environmental, durability, and reliability testing.
• Operate electrical, mechanical, and environmental test equipment (oscilloscopes, DAQs, battery analyzers, vibration tables, thermal chambers).
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Validate embedded electronics, sensors, RF/communication modules, and mechanical assemblies.
• Support MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 compliance testing.
• Design and build custom test fixtures, jigs, and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate test reports, defect logs, configuration records, and traceability documentation.
• Support prototype builds, engineering evaluations, and production transition.
• Improve test methods, data collection, automation, and reliability analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testability and long-term reliability.

Skills

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Documentation

MIL-STD knowledge

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQs

Vibration testers

Thermal chambers

Battery analyzers

Job description

Galvion is seeking a Test Engineer III to join the Advanced Development Engineering team in Portsmouth, NH. You will plan, execute, and document verification and validation for small, battery-powered electromechanical systems, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Programs to ensure robust test methods and design reliability.

The role focuses on functional, environmental, durability, and reliability testing, with emphasis on embedded electronics, sensors, RF modules, and