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Development Test Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $113,000–$113,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Perform hardware testing on drones, missiles, and spaceflight hardware, managing test campaigns and automating operations.

Role type

Senior IC hardware test engineer

Builds

Defense systems (drones, missiles, spaceflight hardware)

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Hardware Testing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

hardware testing, test campaign management, test automation, data acquisition systems, troubleshooting, engineering first principles

Preferred skills

hazardous system knowledge, instrumentation, coding (Python/Matlab), 3D modeling/PLM, mechanical integration, machining

Technologies

Python, Matlab, Siemens NX, Teamcenter

Responsibilities

Execute structural, dynamic, and environmental testing; Lead test campaigns including plan creation and data review; Generate work instructions for technicians; Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition, control systems, and thermal chambers; Automate repetitive test operations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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