What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electronics Test Engineer position at NewSpace Technical?
Senior Electronics Test Engineer (Full-Time, Permanent)
Location: Westminster, Colorado (On-site)
A growing Space technology company developing advanced electronic systems is seeking a Senior Electronics Test Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys designing innovative test solutions, developing automation, and working across the full product development lifecycle.
You'll play a key role in the design, implementation and continuous improvement of sophisticated test systems used to validate complex electronic products, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
The Role
As a Senior Electronics Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing test architectures, creating automated test solutions, and validating board-level electronic systems from prototype through to production.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and developing automated test systems and architectures
- Creating test plans, procedures and validation methodologies
- Developing software for hardware interfaces and automated test equipment
- Designing reusable and scalable test software using Python or similar programming languages
- Executing prototype, qualification and production testing
- Supporting hardware verification and system integration
- Analysing, documenting and presenting test results to engineering stakeholders
- Supporting laboratory development, equipment selection and test infrastructure
- Advising engineering teams on design-for-test (DFT) best practices
- Contributing to continuous improvement of test tools, software and documentation
- Mentoring technicians and supporting production test activities
Required Experience
We're looking for engineers with experience in many of the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 4 years' experience designing and implementing electronic test systems
- Experience testing custom board-level electronic hardware
- Strong understanding of automated test methodologies
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment including:
- Oscilloscopes
- Spectrum analysers
- RF signal generators
- Vector signal analysers
- Programming or scripting experience using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Embedded C or similar
- Experience designing test plans and analysing technical data
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
- Version control systems such as Git or SVN
- Windows and Linux environments
- Network communications and interface protocols
- Development of graphical user interfaces (GUI) for test applications
- Programming automated test equipment using SCPI
- Experience with digital and analogue communication interfaces including SPI, I²C, CAN, USB, TCP/IP or similar
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits
- Performance-related incentives
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Exposure to cutting-edge electronic product development
- Collaborative engineering environment with hands-on technical challenges
If you're passionate about electronics test engineering and enjoy developing automated test solutions for complex hardware, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
angela.olmo@newspacetechnical.com