Test Engineer - RF, EMI/EMC Systems & Lab Automation

LinuxCareers; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood is seeking a test engineering lead to drive integrated test development from concept through operations, shaping test strategy and execution plans for complex hardware-in-the-loop systems.

You will own EMI/EMC certification pathways, collaborate on design-for-compliance, and manage regulatory docs for MIL-STD-461 and FCC/CE, while building robust hardware and testbed capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience in Linux-based environments and familiarity with basic computer networking.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment including power supplies, DC loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated test development from concept through operations, including test strategy, requirements definition, and execution planning.
• Own EMI/EMC certification pathway including pre-compliance testing, design-for-compliance collaboration, and regulatory documentation for MIL-STD-461 and FCC/CE.
• Design hardware, wiring, electrical systems, fixtures, harnesses, and rack integration to support electrical and RF testing for development and production.
• Create device and subsystem simulators for hardware-in-the-loop testbeds and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Define and maintain test asset calibration, upkeep, debugging procedures, and continuous improvement throughout the system lifecycle.

Skills

Linux-based environments

Computer networking basics

Electrical test equipment handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

DC loads

Job description

Northwood is seeking a test engineering lead to drive integrated test development from concept through operations, shaping test strategy and execution plans for complex hardware-in-the-loop systems.

You will own EMI/EMC certification pathways, collaborate on design-for-compliance, and manage regulatory docs for MIL-STD-461 and FCC/CE, while building robust hardware and testbed capabilities.