Job Role- Design Verification Test Engineer - Aerospace Electronics Hardware
Job Location- Irvine CA
Job Responsibilities:
Test Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive test strategies plans and specifications for verifying aerospace electronic hardware ensuring compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards (e.g. DO-254 DO-178C MIL-STD-810).
Design Verification: Design execute and evaluate test cases for complex electronic systems including avionics flight control systems navigation systems and other critical aerospace components.
Test Automation & Tools Development: Develop automated test scripts test benches and tools to optimize verification processes and improve testing efficiency. Utilize advanced testing platforms (e.g. LabVIEW Python MATLAB).
Failure Analysis & Debugging: Perform root cause analysis on test failures collaborating closely with design engineers to identify and resolve issues in hardware circuitry or firmware.
Simulation & Modeling: Utilize simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to verify hardware functionality under realistic conditions including stress testing environmental and power conditions.
Certification Support: Assist in the preparation and execution of certification testing in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. FAA EASA RTCA DO-254 DO-160) and contribute to the generation of certification documentation.
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with hardware firmware software and systems engineering teams to ensure complete product verification and support integration testing.
Documentation & Reporting: Generate detailed reports on test procedures results failure analysis and recommendations. Ensure thorough documentation of test processes for compliance and audit purposes.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electronics Engineering or a related field.
Experience: At least 6-8 years of experience in electronics design verification testing with a focus on aerospace or highly regulated industries (aviation military etc.).
Technical Expertise:
Strong knowledge of aerospace electronics systems (avionics flight control communication systems etc.).
Proficiency in industry-standard test equipment (oscilloscopes signal generators logic analyzers).
Hands-on experience with test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g. Python MATLAB LabVIEW Test Stand).
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (e.g. DO-254 DO-160 MIL-STD-810 FAA/EASA certifications).
Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g. Simulink PSpice or similar).
Understanding of hardware/software integration and debugging methodologies.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware systems identify failures and propose actionable solutions.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results creating reports and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
Attention to Detail: High level of precision and attention to detail when performing tests analyzing results and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with RTCA DO-178C (software) DO-254 (hardware) certification process.
Knowledge of environmental testing (temperature humidity shock vibration).
Experience with aerospace system integration and testing (e.g. HIL system-level testing).
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git SVN) and defect tracking tools (e.g. JIRA).
Previous involvement in flight hardware or high-reliability electronics testing for critical applications.