System Test Engineer

Systems Test Engineer

12 Months+ Contract

Mountain View, CA (Onsite)

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Systems Test Team. You will be responsible for commissioning and operating test assets used for the Development, Integrated Testing and V&V of our Aircraft Systems.

In this role you will:

• Lead and Operate complex Integrated System Test assets.
• Drive a cross functional team to develop Test Asset Specifications, Plans and Scripts.
• Follow on the development of test assets from requirements definition to final commissioning.
• Write test specifications, assembly documents, operation manuals and maintenance manuals.
• Create Test Procedures, Plans and Scripts.
• Review wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Select data acquisition devices and Integrate them into test setups.
• Automate test execution, data collection and post-processing to increase test cadence, improve reporting, ease operation and increase safety.
• Support procurement and hands-on maintenance of the test fixtures.
• Source and Coordinate external suppliers.
• Define the Certification and Conformity path for the integrated test asset.
• Execute Manual and Automated Test cases, Analyse results.
• Troubleshoot and Repair mechanical, electrical and software issues during testing.
• Maintain test assets, configuration management, calibration log and upgrade them with the latest hardware and software versions.

Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Hands-on experience operating test assets and executing tests.
• Experience with complex System Level testing.
• Knowledge of Aircraft System Architectures and/or High Voltage power distribution.
• Experience managing Complex Test program and Multi-Functional teams.

Desired:

• Experience on aircraft verification program including test for certification credit.
• Knowledge of aircraft system architectures, avionics, and/or high voltage power distribution.
• Familiar with aerospace processes and standards: e.g. DO-160, DO-178, ARP4754A.
• Familiar with National Instrument (NI) tools and hardware (Veristand, Labview, PXI).
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Coding experience (C++, Python)
• CAD modeling experience (NX preferred).