Northwood Space
Electrical Test Engineer
$84K–$119K
Torrance, CA · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- 0–4 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develops and leads electrical and RF test systems, automation, and qualification testing from concept through production for space communications hardware.
What you'll do
- Lead integrated test strategy, requirements, development, and execution from concept through production.
- Design electrical test hardware and develop reusable test automation software and device simulators.
- Maintain test assets and support environmental and qualification testing, including thermal, vibration, and shock.
What they ask for
- 0–4 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong programming abilities in Python, C++, or Rust, and comfort working in a Linux-based environment.
- Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment, including power supplies, DC loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience troubleshooting integrated electronics, MIL-STD-810 testing, or designing test racks and ATE systems.
- Experience with reusable test software patterns or hardware-software interfaces such as I2C/SPI/UART.
Pay
$84,000- $105,000 per year (base salary); $95,000 - $119,000 per year (base salary); $84K – $119K (base salary)
Tools
Python, Rust, C++, Linux, MIL-STD-810, PXI, USB/LXI, I2C/SPI/UART
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