We have an outstanding Contract position for a Test Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Huntsville, AL surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.**
We're seeking a skilled Test Engineer with electrical engineering expertise to join our Hypersonics team supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) program. The ideal candidate will combine electrical engineering knowledge with software development capabilities to help design, implement, and maintain automated test systems for flight-critical avionics. This role requires a blend of hardware and software expertise and the ability to validate complex electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities:
Design and implement automated test procedures for avionics hardware components and systems
Develop/support test software using modern languages (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW) within a CI/CD framework (lower in priority for this job, but ideal to have for future growth and higher utility)
Design and integrate electrical assemblies including cables and harnesses for test systems
Support test systems that simulate real-world conditions for avionics components
Collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to optimize product performance
Document test requirements, procedures, and results using digital engineering tools
Apply "test-like-you-fly" methodologies to ensure products meet mission requirements
Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide technical recommendations
Participate in review boards and technical interchange meetings with customers and suppliers
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Master's degree in related engineering field
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW (lower in priority for this role as noted above)
Familiarity with test automation and CI/CD practices (lower in priority for this role as noted above)
Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methods (lower in priority for this role as noted above)
Experience with PCB design and troubleshooting including embedded processor, microcontroller, or FPGA-based designs
Experience with RF testing and calibration
Experience in aerospace or defense industry test environments
Knowledge of environmental testing procedures
Familiarity with databases for test data collection
Experience with digital engineering tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitLab)
Understanding of statistical analysis for test validation
Experience with test systems for production environments
Familiarity with IPC/J-STD standards (J-STD-001, IPC-A-600/610/620) for electronic assembly
Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Altium, or KiCad
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers