Senior Test Engineer
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Test Engineer Spaceflight Avionics
Industry: Aerospace / Space & Defense
Location: On-site Gilbert AZ
Employment Type: Full-time
Recruiting Partner: Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS)
Client: Confidential (Spacecraft Avionics Organization)
About the Opportunity:
Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is recruiting on behalf of a leading spaceflight avionics organization seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support mission-critical spacecraft and defense programs.
This role sits at the intersection of hardware software and systems testing supporting advanced space and defense platforms from development through qualification and acceptance. The work directly contributes to flight hardware used in government and commercial space missions.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced test engineers who enjoy hands-on engineering ownership of complex test systems and working in highly collaborative technically rigorous environments.
What Youll Do:
Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
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Design and develop Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) including hardware software and documentation
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Select and integrate COTS test instruments custom test enclosures and cabling
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Ensure test hardware fully validates contractual and design requirements for units under test (UUTs)
Unit Under Test (UUT) & Systems Testing
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Support UUTs that include embedded Single Board Computers (SBCs) custom analog/digital I/O boards and Electrical Power System (EPS) boards
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Test Command & Data Handling (C&DH) systems power switching solar array interfaces and battery charging subsystems
Test Software & Automation
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Develop LabVIEW VIs for instrument control monitoring and operator user interfaces
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Create Python or PERL scripts to automate test execution and integrate with LabVIEW and VxWorks environments
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Collaborate with firmware and software teams to support system-level test execution
Documentation & Compliance
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Create and maintain schematics assemblies and parts lists using Visio Excel and document control systems
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Author formal Integration & Test Plans Environmental Test Plans and Acceptance Test Procedures
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Support qualification and acceptance testing in compliance with customer and program requirements
Leadership & Collaboration
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Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to meet schedules and technical requirements
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Mentor junior engineers in test development debugging and execution
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Take ownership of assignments and proactively drive results
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
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710 years of relevant test engineering experience
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Hands-on experience with LabVIEW C and/or Python
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Experience with circuit board design cabling and hardware integration
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Knowledge of hardware design and system-level testing
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Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Visio Word Excel)
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Ability to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred / Nice to Have:
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Experience with VxWorks test environments
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Familiarity with VHDL and FPGA integration
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Background in aerospace defense or other regulated engineering environments
Compensation & Benefits
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Base salary range: $120000 $150000 (Phoenix AZ market)
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Annual profit sharing and retirement savings programs
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Comprehensive medical dental vision life and disability coverage
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Flexible paid time off holidays and parental leave
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Tuition assistance and professional development programs
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Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
Work Environment
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On-site role in Gilbert AZ
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Collaborative engineering culture with strong mentorship and ownership
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Occasional travel may be required
Additional Information
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This position involves access to U.S. export-controlled information
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Visa sponsorship is not available
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Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics
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This search is confidential; client details will be shared during the interview process
How to Apply
Apply through Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS). NWTS conducts a disciplined quality-focused screening process and submits only fully qualified candidates.
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Jenkins
- Test Cases
- Performance Testing
- C/C++
- LabView
- Jira
- Software Testing
- System Testing
- Test Automation
- Selenium
- Cerner
