Test Engineer

heico; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO in Chatsworth, California, seeks a Test Engineer to support environmental and laboratory testing for Sensor Systems products. The role involves coordinating with engineering, production and customers to ensure compliant qualification and testing programs.

The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or computer engineering, up to 3 years of hands-on experience, and familiarity with LabVIEW, Python or C++. Some travel to external labs may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 0-3 years hands-on engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with test automation tools and programming languages preferred (LabVIEW, C++, Python, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Multimeter).
• Ability to understand product process documentation (drawings, schematics, BOM, manufacturing process).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Generates qualification test procedures and reports per MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, RTCA/DO-160 and customer specs.
• Performs various environmental test setups following qualification procedures.
• Collaborates with program manager to keep testing/qualification on schedule.
• Interfaces with customers, certification reps, test labs, and engineering teams to define qualification strategies.
• Develops and maintains automated test software and lab setups (LabVIEW/Python).
• Collaborates with production, operations, and other engineers on testing requirements.
• Occasional travel to external test laboratories for qualification and compliance testing.

Skills

Test automation tools

LabVIEW

C++

Python

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Multimeter

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent practical experience

Job description

POSITION: TEST ENGINEER

LOCATION: Chatsworth, California

SHIFT: 6:15 am to 4:45 pm / Monday thru Thurs

The Test Engineer's primary function is to support the Test Engineering Supervisor in performing environmental and laboratory testing functions on Sensor Systems products.

The ideal candidate is motivated, works under moderate supervision, and produces quality work. The Test Engineer must have a background in electrical or computer engineering.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Generates qualification test procedure and test report following requirements of industry standards per MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, RTCA/DO-160, and customer specification documents.
• Performs a range of environmental test setups following the qualification test procedure.
• Works closely with the program manager to ensure project is on schedule when it comes to testing/qualification.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customer project managers, certification representatives, test laboratories, and engineering teams to define qualification strategies and resolve compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain automated test software and test setups - lab equipment integration using LabVIEW/python.
• Work closely with cross functional teams including production, operations, business development, and other engineers to handle all testing requirements.
• Occasional travel to external test laboratories may be required to support qualification and compliance testing.
• Additional responsibilities as they become necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 0 - 3 years of hands-on engineering experience is preferable.
• Experience with test automation tools and programming languages preferred (LabVIEW, C++, Python, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Multimeter)
• Ability to understand product process documentation (drawings, schematics, bill of materials, and manufacturing process document)
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in interacting with customers on sites and in meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office - Microsoft Excel (formulas/VB)