Electrical Test Engineer

Electrical Test Engineer - Launch Vehicle Systems

Kent, WA

Contract Position

$65.00 - $70.00/Hourly

Join a cutting-edge aerospace team supporting the integrated system testing of launch vehicles designed for human spaceflight missions. This role combines electrical test engineering, data acquisition, and Python automation to validate critical flight hardware and ensure system reliability throughout ground and flight test campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of integrated launch vehicle testing with emphasis on electrical subsystems and system-level validation.
• Design, configure, and optimize data acquisition (DAQ) systems, instrumentation, and control systems for test operations.
• Develop and maintain Python automation scripts for test execution, data collection, analysis, and post-processing activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to create test procedures and validation plans.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, instrumentation, and DAQ-related issues during test campaigns and root cause investigations.
• Analyze test data, document results, and provide technical recommendations to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support ground and flight test operations while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation including test configurations, procedures, reports, and audit records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5 years of experience in electrical test engineering, integrated systems testing, or hardware validation.
• Experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), instrumentation, sensors, and control systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting for automation, test execution, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of system-level troubleshooting, failure analysis, and test validation methodologies.
• Background working within aerospace, launch vehicle, space systems, defense, or other highly regulated engineering environments preferred.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams in fast-paced development environments.
• Ability to work onsite in Kent, WA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Launch vehicle, spacecraft, propulsion, or avionics testing experience.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, telemetry systems, or flight instrumentation.
• Experience supporting human-rated or mission-critical systems.