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Hardware Test Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Ensure production test flow and quality for Electromagnetic Warfare hardware systems, troubleshooting electrical issues and optimizing test automation.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Builds

Defense hardware for Electromagnetic Warfare

Domain

Defense / Hardware Manufacturing / Electronics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

Root cause analysis, PCBA testing, test equipment operation, Linux/Ubuntu/NixOS, PLC/MES/TES systems, electrical troubleshooting, process optimization

Preferred skills

Contract manufacturer experience, NPI test design, failure mode library creation

Technologies

LabVIEW, Linux, Ubuntu, NixOS, MES, TES, PLM

Responsibilities

Maintain ownership of production test flow and troubleshoot complex electrical issues; Improve test systems for automation and cycle time; Generate test work instructions and train technicians; Analyze test data and document results; Collaborate with design teams on failure analysis and product enhancements; Optimize test strategies for efficiency; Maintain and calibrate test equipment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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