Electrical Test Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Test Engineer
Work location: Fully onsite in Kent, Washington
Duration: 7 months
Term: W2 position
Work schedule: Candidates must be flexible with shift availability. Schedule shift could be weekends, working 40 hours a week, OT as needed

Position summary:

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Test Engineer to join their team in Kent, WA, supporting the integrated system testing of launch vehicles.
• In this role, you will leverage your expertise in electrical and systems engineering with a strong background in data acquisition and Python scripting.
• You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of subsystems critical to human spaceflight missions. 

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and execute integrated system testing of launch vehicles with a focus on electrical subsystems.
• Design, implement, and optimize data acquisition systems for accurate test measurement and analysis.
• Write and maintain automation scripts in Python to support data acquisition, test execution, and data post-processing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical and data acquisition systems during testing.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and provide recommendations for design improvements.
• Support both ground and flight-testing campaigns, ensuring all test activities meet program quality and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation for test setups, procedures, and findings to support future reviews and audits. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in electrical test engineering, preferably within the aerospace or related industry.
• Proven experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), instrumentation, and control systems.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, data processing, and scripting tasks.
• Strong understanding of system-level testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Kent, WA. 

Client insights:
Our client is looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact safe human spaceflight positively. Passion for their mission and vision is required!