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Hardware Test Engineer
Accepting applicationsEclipse Space · Seattle, WA
Full-Time Mid_senior I2CMATLABPythonRFSPI
Posted
4d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Hardware Test Engineer (Mid to Principal)
We are looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to design, build, and automate test systems that verify and validate our flight hardware. This role spans the full test lifecycle — from early development benchtop setups through qualification campaigns and production — and sits at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, RF, and software engineering.
You will own test infrastructure end-to-end: defining requirements, designing ground support and test equipment (EGSE/MGSE), writing and executing test procedures, and driving automation to scale with our hardware cadence.
This is a hands-on role. You will be in the lab regularly, and your work will directly determine what goes to flight.
Responsibilities
Test System Design & Development
Architect, design, and build test racks, bench-top platforms, and automated test equipment to support hardware development, qualification, and production
Design and produce test assets including electrical panels, harnessing, fixtures, PCBAs, and ground support equipment
Select COTS instrumentation and/or design custom hardware to apply flight-like loads, measure signals, and power units under test
Create and maintain electrical schematics, harnessing diagrams, and integration documentation
Lead test architecture decisions, drive standards, and own technical roadmap for test infrastructure
Test Execution & Verification
Write, review, and execute test procedures and verification plans across development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
Support environmental testing including thermal/vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and HALT/HASS
Troubleshoot hardware anomalies, lead root cause investigations, and develop corrective action plans
Automation & Software
Develop Python-based test scripts to automate data collection, instrument control (SCPI/VISA), and test reporting
Integrate test systems with telemetry pipelines and production documentation tools
Design intuitive operator interfaces that make complex test equipment accessible and auditable
Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field
3+ years of experience in hardware test, systems integration, or test automation (mid); 8+ years (principal)
Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation: oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power supplies, signal generators, electronic loads
Proficiency with Python for test automation and instrument control
Experience designing or integrating electrical test systems, racks, or ground support equipment
Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, signal integrity, and measurement uncertainty
Nice to Have
Experience with RF test and characterization (VNAs, VSAs, signal chains, antenna range testing)
Familiarity with space hardware test standards (GEVS, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540, DO-160)
Experience with mixed-signal test system (Power + High-speed digital + RF) test infrastructure.
Experience with Medium Voltage systems, high energy storage systems, and low-voltage/high-current interfaces.
Experience with PLC programming (TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or similar)
Knowledge of digital/analog interfaces: CAN bus, SPI, I2C, RS-422, UART, TCP/IP
Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or custom DAQ solutions
Familiarity with requirements management tools (Jama, DOORS) and documentation platforms (Jira, Confluence)
Experience supporting transition from development test to production-scale acceptance testing
Background in TVAC, vibration, or other environmental qualification campaigns
Salary: $140k - $200k
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We are looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to design, build, and automate test systems that verify and validate our flight hardware. This role spans the full test lifecycle — from early development benchtop setups through qualification campaigns and production — and sits at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, RF, and software engineering.
You will own test infrastructure end-to-end: defining requirements, designing ground support and test equipment (EGSE/MGSE), writing and executing test procedures, and driving automation to scale with our hardware cadence.
This is a hands-on role. You will be in the lab regularly, and your work will directly determine what goes to flight.
Responsibilities
Test System Design & Development
Architect, design, and build test racks, bench-top platforms, and automated test equipment to support hardware development, qualification, and production
Design and produce test assets including electrical panels, harnessing, fixtures, PCBAs, and ground support equipment
Select COTS instrumentation and/or design custom hardware to apply flight-like loads, measure signals, and power units under test
Create and maintain electrical schematics, harnessing diagrams, and integration documentation
Lead test architecture decisions, drive standards, and own technical roadmap for test infrastructure
Test Execution & Verification
Write, review, and execute test procedures and verification plans across development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
Support environmental testing including thermal/vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and HALT/HASS
Troubleshoot hardware anomalies, lead root cause investigations, and develop corrective action plans
Automation & Software
Develop Python-based test scripts to automate data collection, instrument control (SCPI/VISA), and test reporting
Integrate test systems with telemetry pipelines and production documentation tools
Design intuitive operator interfaces that make complex test equipment accessible and auditable
Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field
3+ years of experience in hardware test, systems integration, or test automation (mid); 8+ years (principal)
Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation: oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power supplies, signal generators, electronic loads
Proficiency with Python for test automation and instrument control
Experience designing or integrating electrical test systems, racks, or ground support equipment
Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, signal integrity, and measurement uncertainty
Nice to Have
Experience with RF test and characterization (VNAs, VSAs, signal chains, antenna range testing)
Familiarity with space hardware test standards (GEVS, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540, DO-160)
Experience with mixed-signal test system (Power + High-speed digital + RF) test infrastructure.
Experience with Medium Voltage systems, high energy storage systems, and low-voltage/high-current interfaces.
Experience with PLC programming (TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or similar)
Knowledge of digital/analog interfaces: CAN bus, SPI, I2C, RS-422, UART, TCP/IP
Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or custom DAQ solutions
Familiarity with requirements management tools (Jama, DOORS) and documentation platforms (Jira, Confluence)
Experience supporting transition from development test to production-scale acceptance testing
Background in TVAC, vibration, or other environmental qualification campaigns
Salary: $140k - $200k
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