Electrical Test Engineer

Amca

$105K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in electrical design with a focus on first-principles thinking.
  • Proficiency in standard programming languages such as Python, C#, C++, or Java.
  • Experience in electrical schematic layout and component selection for customer needs.
  • Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
  • A strong curiosity and ability to learn quickly across various technologies and processes.
  • Proven capability to challenge requirements using engineering principles to simplify design.
  • Hands-on approach to building and testing in real-world environments.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating creativity in problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with qualification standards such as DO-160 or MIL-STD is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement rapid test equipment solutions for qualification testing of electrical components.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to create and refine qualification test plans for new products.
  • Take full ownership of the entire test bed design process, from schematics to hardware builds.
  • Integrate test beds with environmental equipment to execute comprehensive qualification tests.
  • Build and deploy software solutions to operate the test bed efficiently.
  • Create acceptance testing hardware based on qualification tests while optimizing for reliability and production efficiency.
  • Work with engineering and production teams to streamline electrical testing processes.
  • Evaluate product catalogs and identify significant opportunities for catalog expansion.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electrical products and technologies.
  • Collaborative environment with engineering professionals for cross-functional learning.
  • Exposure to various qualification and certification frameworks to enhance professional development.
  • Hands-on experience with both qualification and production testing processes.
  • Independent project ownership with a focus on innovation and creative problem solving.
Full Job Description
Overview:

You will develop both the qualification and acceptance testing equipment to validate new electrical product designs. Your primary function will be to work with the electrical design engineers to make test systems that rapidly ensure the reliability of Amca's products.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop rapid solutions for test equipment for qualification testing of electrical hardware
    • Work with design engineers to understand end-use applications and develop qualification test plans for hardware
    • Take full ownership of test bed design and build, including electrical schematic creation, component selection, PCBA layout, and hardware builds
    • Support integration of test beds with environmental test equipment (thermal chambers, vibration shakers, shock systems, humidity, salt fog, etc)
    • Support execution of qualification tests for new hardware
    • Build and deploy the necessary software to operate the test bed
  • Build acceptance test solutions for production test
    • Work with design engineers to develop acceptance test plans for new hardware.
    • Leveraging test equipment developed for qualification testing, build out acceptance testing hardware that optimizes reliability, lead time, and labor.
    • Work closely with Build Engineering and Production to make electrical tests as production friendly as possible.
    • Develop the software that interfaces with the test bed to simplify test execution
  • Support Amca with subsidiary diligence and company development
    • Evaluate product catalogs and help determine where largest opportunities lie for catalog expansion
    • Assist in the evaluation of subsidiary design, manufacturing, and test capabilities


Qualifications:
  • Experience with electrical design, applying first-principles thinking to power, filtering, logic, software/firmware, and production constraints.
  • Proficient in a standard software language (Python, C#, C++, java, etc.)
  • Experience in electrical schematic layout, component selection, and simulation to meet customer requirements.
  • Comfortable with hands-on debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
  • Exceptionally curious and fast learner; able to contribute across diverse part categories and manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to use engineering first principles to challenge and simplify requirements
  • Hands-on and practical-comfortable building, testing, and troubleshooting in real-world environments
  • Independent and creative; thrives with ownership and minimal oversight
  • Plus: familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD, or other qualification and certification frameworks


Annual Salary Range

Annual Salary Range

$105,000-$135,000 USD

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

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