Test Systems Engineer ATE -(Aerospace & Defense)

Prophecy Technologies

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in test systems engineering, specifically in aerospace and defense applications.
  • Proficient in NI LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python programming.
  • Hands-on knowledge of PXI, PCI hardware, and automated test instrumentation.
  • Familiarity with communication and I/O protocols relevant to aerospace testing.
  • Expertise in reading and interpreting electronic schematics for system validation.
  • Experience in embedded system testing under MIL standard requirements.
  • Strong troubleshooting capabilities in complex test environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and enhance automated test equipment for aerospace and MIL-standard applications.
  • Integrate various hardware systems and third-party instruments into test setups.
  • Create automated testing solutions for mixed-signal and embedded systems.
  • Oversee troubleshooting, calibration, and system initialization of test systems.
  • Perform bench testing, failure analysis, and prototype tests for production.
  • Manage software repositories and implement CI/CD practices.
  • Ensure compliance with critical military and aerospace standards.

Benefits

  • Engaging role in the aerospace and defense sector with a focus on cutting-edge technology.
  • Opportunity to work on complex mixed-signal and embedded systems.
  • Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and calibration—key skills in high-demand.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment.
  • Full-time position that emphasizes on-site teamwork in Hauppauge, NY.
Full Job Description
Role Name

Test Systems Engineer ATE -(Aerospace & Defense)

US CITIZEN ONLY

100% ON-SITE

Job Summary

The Test Systems Engineer (ATE) will design, develop, and maintain automated test equipment for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves hands-on integration of hardware and software, troubleshooting, calibration, and qualification of embedded systems while ensuring compliance with MIL and aerospace standards. The engineer will support production testing, system bring-up, and ensure high-quality testing for complex mixed-signal and embedded systems.

Location

Hauppauge, NY

Experience

10+ years

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, upgrade, and maintain automated test equipment (ATE) for aerospace and MIL-standard applications.
  • Integrate NI PXI, PCI hardware, DAQ systems, and third-party instruments.
  • Design automated tests for mixed-signal products, analog circuits, embedded microprocessors, FPGAs, supporting circuitry, and power supplies.
  • Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform system bring-up for new test systems.
  • Conduct bench testing, failure analysis, and prototyping for production testing.
  • Support software code repositories and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
  • Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, RTCA/DO-160, IPC-610.
  • Utilize test bench equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQs, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, JTAG/ICE probes.
  • Read schematics for system verification and troubleshooting.
  • Handle ITAR-controlled data; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills & Experience
  • NI LabVIEW, TestStand, Python programming.
  • Hands-on experience with PXI, PCI hardware, DAQs, and automated test instruments.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols: RS422/RS232, ARINC, AFDX, TCP/IP, Ethernet, UDP.
  • Common I/O protocols: I2C, SPI, JTAG, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553.
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting and system bring-up skills.
  • Embedded system testing and qualification experience in MIL/Aerospace environments.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics.
  • Prototyping and bench testing experience.

Competencies
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Development
  • Aerospace & Defense Systems Testing
  • Hardware & Software Integration
  • LabVIEW, TestStand, Python Expertise
  • Troubleshooting & Calibration

Preferred Skills

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