Electrical Test Engineer

Teledyne FLIR LLC$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
  • 2–5+ years of experience in electrical testing, test engineering, or manufacturing engineering in a regulated industry.
  • Strong understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and troubleshooting techniques, particularly insulation testing.
  • Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and insulation testers; RF experience is a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
  • Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone).
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain electrical test procedures for production and qualification testing.
  • Design and support test fixtures, setups, and automated test systems for electrical assemblies.
  • Support functional, environmental, and diagnostic testing on products to verify performance.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze electrical failures and non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications to ensure accurate testing.
  • Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to improve product testability and reliability.
  • Analyze test data and generate reports, trends, and recommendations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in subsea, aerospace, and defense applications.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional engineering and production teams.
  • Hands-on experience with high-reliability electrical and electro-mechanical products.
  • Exposure to regulated industry standards and quality systems.
  • Potential for involvement in new product introductions and innovation.
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Job Description

  

Position Summary

Teledyne DGO is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Electrical Test Engineer to support the testing, validation, and qualification of high-reliability electrical and electro-mechanical products used in subsea, aerospace, and defense applications. This role is responsible for developing and executing test methods, troubleshooting product failures, and ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

The Electrical Test Engineer collaborates closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure robust product performance, efficient test processes, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain electrical test procedures for production and qualification testing.

  • Design and support test fixtures, test setups, and automated test systems for electrical assemblies and components.

  • Support functional, environmental, and diagnostic testing on products to verify performance against specifications.

  • Troubleshoot and analyze electrical failures and non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.

  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and customer specifications to ensure accurate testing and validation.

  • Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to improve product testability and reliability.

  • Analyze test data and generate reports, trends, and recommendations for process or product improvements.

  • Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing test strategies and validating designs.

  • Maintain and calibrate test equipment, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

  • Assist with documentation and updates within the quality management system (QMS).

  • Support customer audits, internal audits, and qualification testing as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.

  • 2–5+ years of experience in electrical testing, test engineering, or manufacturing engineering in a regulated industry environment.

  • Strong understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and troubleshooting techniques, particularly insulation testing (IR, hipot)

  • Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, insulation testers and data acquisition systems. RF experience is a plus

  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.

  • Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, fault isolation techniques).

  • Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100 preferred.

  • Exposure to automated test systems or programming (LabVIEW, Python, etc.)

  • Electrical fabrication and prototyping experience (assembly, soldering, 3D printing)

  • Experience in 3D modeling (SolidWorks) is a plus.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

  • Hands-on troubleshooting and diagnostic ability

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in test equipment and test methodology

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Work Environment

  • Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment, with regular interaction with engineering and production teams.

  • May require working with precision electrical components and test systems.

  • Occasional support for extended testing or customer-driven timelines.

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