Senior Test Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Scheduled work-from-home days)

Full Time

Shift: 9/80 schedule - Every other Friday off

The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for the design, development, documentation, and execution of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used to verify spacecraft avionics and electronics. This includes developing test hardware, test software, automated test scripts, and test documentation that validates all performance and contractual requirements of complex spacecraft units.

The engineer will work closely with systems engineering, hardware design, software teams, and other test engineers to support unit-level and subsystem-level testing.

Key Responsibilities

EGSE Hardware Development

• Design and develop electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) including:
• Custom test boxes
• Specialized cabling
• Integration of COTS test instruments
• Ensure hardware can validate all design and contractual requirements of the Unit Under Test (UUT)
• Work with systems utilizing:
• Embedded Single Board Computers (Client)
• Custom analog/digital I/O boards for Command & Data Handling (C&DH)
• Electrical Power System (EPS) boards for power switching, solar array interface, and battery charging
• Produce and maintain schematics, assembly drawings, and parts lists in Moog's document control system
  
  

Test Software Development

• Develop NI LabVIEW VI's for instrument control, monitoring, and UI
• Write Python or PERL scripts to automate VxWorks and LabVIEW test execution
• Integrate test code with Client-level C code running on VxWorks
• Familiarity with VHDL is desirable for FPGA test integration
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Author and maintain:
• Integration & Test Plans
• Environmental Test Plans
• Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) for customer delivery
• Use Microsoft Visio, Excel, Word, and Intercept Mozaix for test documentation
• Ensure all test systems meet program, design, and contract requirements
• Support internal reviews, customer reviews, and formal configuration control
  
  

Technical Leadership

• Mentor junior test engineers in hardware, software, debugging, and documentation
• Support cross-functional engineering teams to meet schedules and solve integration issues
• Take full ownership of assignments and drive tasks to on-time completion
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• 7-10 years of relevant test engineering experience
• Hands-on development experience using C, LabVIEW, Python, or PERL
• Ability to read and create cable drawings using Visio
• Strong hardware design and electronics troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with VxWorks
• Experience with FPGA/VHDL
• Spacecraft avionics or aerospace hardware testing
• Experience with cPCI, embedded Clients, C&DH systems, or EPS testing
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Highest Degree (Field, Institution, Graduation Year):

Do you have a BS in Electrical Engineering? (Required):

Total Years of Test Engineering Experience:

Do you have 7-10 years of experience in relevant test engineering? (Required):

Hands-on development experience (Required):

• C (yes/no):
• LabVIEW (yes/no):
• Python (yes/no):
• PERL (yes/no):
  
  

Do you have experience with Circuit Board Design?

Experience with test automation scripting (yes/no):

Experience with VxWorks test code integration (nice-to-have) (yes/no):

Experience with VHDL/FPGA programming (nice-to-have) (yes/no):

Experience designing EGSE hardware including custom test boxes and COTS integration (yes/no):

Experience designing or reading cable drawings (Visio) (yes/no):

Experience testing Client-based systems, cPCI boards, or spacecraft electronics (yes/no):

Experience with Command & Data Handling (C&DH) or EPS systems (yes/no):

Experience writing ATPs, I&T plans, or environmental test documentation (yes/no):

Experience with Microsoft Visio, Excel, Word, Mozaix, or similar tools (yes/no):

Are you comfortable with a 9/80 schedule? (yes/no):

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip):

Notice Period (in weeks):

Current Work Authorization Status: (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.)

Expected Salary:

Are you ready to relocate on your own experience and work at Phoenix, AZ / Commute?