Test Engineer

Executive Alliance; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Alliance is seeking a Test Engineer to lead aerospace qualification efforts. You will develop formal test procedures, coordinate with external labs, and perform EMI/EMC and environmental testing per DO-160 and MIL-STD standards.

The role requires hands-on hardware skills, ability to configure EMI test setups, and experience with environmental tests such as temperature, shock, and vibration. Five years in related roles is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum of five years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test plans and procedures per RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461.
• Define and specify required support equipment and test setup diagrams.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate internal risk-reduction tests.
• Collect, analyze and organize testing data for Qualification Test Reports.
• Provide regular testing status updates to Engineering and Program Managers.
• Coordinate test schedules with external labs and observe customer witness testing.
• Supervise lab testing with thorough activity logs.

Skills

Test Equipment Proficiency

EMI/EMC Principles

RF & Coupling Hardware

Test Chamber Setup

Automation Software

Hardware Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TILE

EMC32

LabWindows/CVI

Job description

Our client is seeking a Test Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of aerospace industry testing standards to lead product qualification efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing formal test engineering procedures and coordinating and conducting qualification tests at certified external laboratories. Technical expertise must span electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing, including radiated and conducted emissions, susceptibility, and pin injection, as well as electrical power quality, transients, and environmental testing such as temperature, shock, and vibration.

Job Function:

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test plans and procedures in accordance with RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Define and specify necessary support equipment, including wiring harnesses, electrical interfaces, vibration fixtures, instrumentation, and test setup diagrams.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate internal risk-reduction tests
• Collect, analyze, and organize testing data to generate comprehensive Qualification Test Reports for customers and management.
• Provide regular testing status updates to Engineering Managers and Program Managers.
• Coordinate test schedules with certified external laboratories and manage customer test witnessing.

Supervise testing at external laboratories while maintaining accurate, detailed activity logs.

Job Requirement:

Required Skills

• Test Equipment Proficiency: Expert level operating spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, programmable power quality supplies, pin injection generators, data loggers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters (DMMs).
• EMI/EMC Principles: Deep technical understanding of conducted and radiated emissions, as well as RF susceptibility and immunity testing.
• RF & Coupling Hardware: Practical knowledge of EMI test antennas (rod, biconical, double-ridged horn, magnetic loop) and injection transformers used for conductive susceptibility testing.
• Test Chamber Setup: Proven ability to configure complex EMI and environmental test setups, including semi-anechoic chambers, thermal chambers, and vibration shakers.
• Automation Software: Familiarity with automated EMC test software suites (e.g., TILE, EMC32, or LabWindows/CVI) is highly desirable.

Hardware Prototyping: Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, including wire crimping, component soldering, and test fixture assembly.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (is a plus).
• Minimum of five years of related experience required.