Test Equipment Design Engineer
Core
Design and develop custom electromechanical test equipment to validate battery and power electronics hardware for autonomous delivery aircraft.
Role type
Electromechanical Test Equipment Design Engineer
Builds
Custom test fixtures, enclosures, wiring harnesses, and automated data acquisition systems for flight hardware validation.
Domain
Aerospace logistics / Battery & Power Electronics / Test & Validation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electromechanical system design, mechanical CAD (NX/SolidWorks), electrical hardware integration, instrumentation (sensors/DAQ), automation programming (Python/LabVIEW/PLC), system integration, troubleshooting, manufacturing documentation
Preferred skills
robotics experience, environmental/vibration/thermal testing support, reliability testing experience
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, PLCs, NI TestStand, DAQ hardware, thermocouples, RTDs, load cells, pressure sensors, accelerometers
Responsibilities
Design integrated electromechanical systems combining mechanical structures, electrical power, and controls; Develop robust fixtures and safety systems for high-throughput testing; Specify and integrate instrumentation and programmable power equipment; Partner with software engineers to create automated test sequences; Produce CAD assemblies, schematics, and manufacturing documentation; Commission, troubleshoot, and improve laboratory equipment; Lead supplier selection and qualification for external fixtures
Seniority
Individual Contributor (Engineer I/II to Staff/Lead)