CareerPlan

Development Test Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$86k–$149k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

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

Role type

Senior IC hardware test engineer

Builds

Test campaigns, procedures, sequences, and automated test operations for defense systems

Domain

Defense technology / Aerospace hardware testing

Required skills

hardware automation, software-hardware integration, data acquisition systems, thermal chamber operation, electrodynamics shaker operation, fluid power systems, test plan creation, system activation, equipment design/fabrication, troubleshooting, engineering first principles

Preferred skills

hazardous/pressurized systems knowledge, instrumentation components, industry-standard test guidance, coding languages, 3D modeling software, PLM, electronic component integration, machining, sheet metal, 3D printing

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 and control systems; Automate repetitive test operations

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC