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 : Bachelor's or Master's 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.Compensation : $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year