CareerPlan

Senior Test Engineer

San Diego,CAFull-time$145k–$185k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

Senior Test Engineer designing, developing, and executing functional performance and environmental test architectures for complex PCBAs, Software Defined Radios, Single Board Computers, and optical equipment for space applications.

Role type

Senior IC test engineer (space systems)

Builds

Space-grade hardware components including SDRs, SBUs, and optical systems

Domain

Aerospace & Defense / Hardware Testing

Required skills

Test architecture design, environmental testing (TVAC, Thermal, Vibe, Shock), Python/C#/LabVIEW, electrical engineering principles, test tool operation (spectrum/vector network analyzers), documentation, multi-tasking

Preferred skills

Hardware design of PWAs, production processes, automated testing, RF device testing (S/X/Ka bands), optics and laser communication technologies

Technologies

Python, C#, LabVIEW/CVI, Windows, Linux, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers

Responsibilities

Design and execute test architectures, analyze and resolve engineering problems, review design and coding of software products, maintain interaction with project teams, develop work estimates and status reports, ensure adherence to SOPs and quality standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC