Engineer, Electrical Systems Test

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of System Integration and Simulation Test, the Electrical System Test Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the development, integration, and testing of aircraft systems and subsystems in a laboratory setting. This position is responsible for engineering ownership of lab electrical drawings and test setup schematics, ensuring all lab configurations accurately reflect test requirements and as-built conditions.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams, and test setup schematics for simulator and laboratory environments
• Develop bench-level electrical interconnect drawings for test rigs, iron bird systems, and component-level validation setups, including pinouts, shielding, routing specifications, and simulator-to-hardware connections
• Generate and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), signal routing documentation, and configuration-controlled as-built drawings aligned with program standards
• Define pin-to-pin wiring between LRUs and test equipment, power distribution for test benches, and grounding/signal reference schemes
• Translate test requirements into lab wiring configurations to simulate aircraft systems
• Support installation of sensors, actuators, and electrical load banks
• Support lab readiness for test execution, including coordination of power and load simulation setups
• Interpret aircraft and laboratory electrical schematics, system interface documents, and test requirements to develop executable lab configurations
• Perform engineering-level troubleshooting of test configurations and electrical interfaces, distinct from technician-level execution
• Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance and functionality
• Conduct testing and gather data to support system validation and verification
• Generate reports to document test results and provide recommendations for system improvements
• Develop and execute test campaigns and review/analyze data to support system validation and verification
• Maintain and update lab equipment, software, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• 3+ years’ experience with electrical CAD and wiring design tools (for example, 3DX Electrical, Capital Harness, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
• Familiarity with aircraft systems and subsystems, including avionics, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation tools such as DAQ systems, oscilloscopes, and signal conditioners
• Experience with requirements and configuration-tracking documentation systems

About Us

At Otto Aerospace, we foster a collaborative environment where top talent can innovate, contribute meaningfully, and help drive the next generation of aerospace technology. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!