Test Engineer

Socket.dev; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Test Engineer to support environmental and laboratory testing for Sensor Systems products. The role involves coordinating with the Test Engineering Supervisor, program managers, and engineering teams to ensure testing and qualification are on schedule.

The ideal candidate has an electrical or computer engineering background, up to 3 years of hands-on experience, and is proficient with test automation tools such as LabVIEW, Python, and C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–3 years hands-on engineering experience preferable.
• Experience with test automation tools and programming languages (LabVIEW, Python, C++, etc.).
• Ability to understand product process documentation (drawings, schematics, BOM).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas/VB).

Responsibilities

• Generates qualification test procedures and reports per MIL-STD standards and customer specs.
• Performs environmental test setups following the qualification test procedure.
• Works with the program manager to keep testing/qualification on schedule.
• Interface with customers, project managers, labs, and engineering teams to define qualification strategies and resolve issues.
• 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 to support qualification and compliance testing.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

C++

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Multimeter

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.

Qualifications

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)