Test Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leading aerospace company in Vandalia, OH, seeks a Test Engineer to validate complex aerospace systems, from mission payloads to electronic systems. You will develop and execute testing strategies, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2+ years in test engineering, with V&V experience, strong analytical skills, and ability to document results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 2 or more years of relevant engineering or test engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and product development teams.
• Knowledge of: Requirements management; System design; Systems integration.
• Experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing complex test plans, procedures, and reports to verify compliance with product and system requirements.
• Simulating, testing, certifying, and improving cutting-edge aerospace products throughout the product lifecycle.
• Executing system- and component-level testing using industry-leading manual and automated test equipment.
• Planning, conducting, documenting, and analyzing Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• Collaborating with engineering teams on system design, integration, and product development.
• Developing new testing methods and processes to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshooting technical issues by interpreting schematics, following service manuals, and applying logical diagnostic techniques.
• Supporting certification testing and regulatory compliance for aerospace and defense programs.
• Assisting with product quality initiatives, including documenting and resolving product non-conformances.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IADS

Curtiss-Wright hardware

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Launch Your Engineering Career to New Heights – Become a Test Engineer!

Location: Vandalia, OH | Payrate: $48.28/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 7:30am-4:30pm or 8am to 5pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace company to hire an innovative Test Engineer. If you're passionate about validating advanced technologies, solving complex engineering challenges, and contributing to the future of aviation, defense, and space exploration, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

As a Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of next-generation aerospace systems. From advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft and orbital technologies, you'll develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies that help bring groundbreaking products from concept to reality.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to verify, validate, and improve advanced aerospace systems by:

• Developing complex test plans, procedures, and reports to verify compliance with product and system requirements.

• Simulating, testing, certifying, and improving cutting-edge aerospace products throughout the product lifecycle.

• Executing system- and component-level testing using industry-leading manual and automated test equipment.

• Planning, conducting, documenting, and analyzing Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.

• Collaborating with engineering teams on system design, integration, and product development.

• Developing new testing methods and processes to improve efficiency and product quality.

• Troubleshooting technical issues by interpreting schematics, following service manuals, and applying logical diagnostic techniques.

• Supporting certification testing and regulatory compliance for aerospace and defense programs.

• Assisting with product quality initiatives, including documenting and resolving product non-conformances.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Typically 2 or more years of relevant engineering or test engineering experience.

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and product development teams.

• Knowledge of:

  • Requirements management

  • System design

  • Systems integration

• Experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.

• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manual and automated testing equipment, methodologies, and industry testing standards.

• Ability to develop detailed test plans, test procedures, and compliance reports.

• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles, including documenting and resolving product non-conformances.

• Experience supporting certification testing for organizations such as the FAA, NASA, or Department of Defense (DoD).

• Ability to read electrical schematics, interpret service manuals, follow test procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques.

• Background in aerospace and defense manufacturing or engineering.

• Knowledge of industry-standard electrical design principles, component selection, manufacturing, and production processes.

• Familiarity with telemetry systems.

• Experience with communication protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, CAN Bus, and Ethernet.

• Experience using Curtiss-Wright hardware and software, including IADS, is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in a professional engineering environment with occasional hands-on testing activities. The role includes:

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, and repetitive hand movements.

• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

• Limited exposure to outdoor environments, noise, and hazardous materials.

• Work in a safety-sensitive environment supporting aerospace systems and equipment.

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