Test Engineer

Extant Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Extant Aerospace seeks a Test Engineer in Melbourne, FL to lead production and repair test activities for our products. The role emphasizes designing testing methods, documenting procedures, and ensuring robust test plans across manufacturing stages.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, RF expertise, and strong collaboration skills. The position focuses on data-driven decisions and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of direct industry experience or equivalent.
• Experience with RF required and data-driven decision making.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production and repair test activities for assigned products.
• Author or edit procedures and documentation via change management.
• Design, develop, and implement cost-effective testing and troubleshooting methods.
• Prepare test programs, fixtures, and procedures for new products.
• Establish test plans with operations and support test cell completion rates.
• Transition test solutions between factories during acquisitions.
• Interface with management to present program status and improvements.

Skills

Curiosity

Bias for action

Continuous improvement

Career growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Test Engineer

Location: Melbourne, Florida

About the Opportunity

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export‑controlled products and related data without restriction.

Are you passionate about driving efficiency, optimizing performance, and making a measurable impact in a dynamic business environment? We’re looking for a Test Engineer who is ready to take ownership, think strategically, and help shape the future of our operations.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrate a balance of intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring the unknown.
• Have a bias for action and a proven record of delivering results.
• Embrace challenges and learn from mistakes, staying open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Have a strong desire to advance within the business, exploring lateral roles to build a broad organizational perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all production and repair test activities in support of assigned products.
• Author or edit procedures and documentation through change management process directly related to products.
• Design, develop, and implement cost‑effective methods of testing and troubleshooting of systems and equipment for all phases of product development and manufacturing.
• Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures for new products.
• Work with assigned operations personnel to establish test plans and support completion rates for test work cells.
• Transition test solutions between factories during product acquisitions.
• Interface with management to present program status, capital requests, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field preferred, plus a minimum of 5 years of direct industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with RF required.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with data‑driven decision‑making.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. We empower our employees to take initiative, make an impact, and build meaningful careers.

If you’re ready to contribute to a forward‑thinking organization and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us drive smarter, stronger, and more sustainable operations.