Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test strategies for multispectral optical payloads and associated electronics
• Define test requirements, verification methods, and success criteria in collaboration with systems, optical, electrical, and software engineering teams
• Create detailed test procedures, work instructions, and verification plans
• Design and implement automated test solutions using scripting and data acquisition tools where appropriate
• Perform hands-on optical testing including detector characterization, image quality assessments, radiometric performance evaluation, alignment verification, and calibration activities
• Execute electrical and electronic subsystem testing including functional verification, interface testing, and troubleshooting
• Plan and conduct environmental test campaigns including thermal, thermal-vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and related qualification testing
• Support payload integration, bring-up, and troubleshooting activities during development and qualification phases
• Develop test fixtures, instrumentation setups, and data collection methods to improve test efficiency and repeatability
• Analyze test data, identify anomalies, perform root-cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions
• Generate comprehensive test reports and present results to internal stakeholders and review boards
• Coverage of qualification, acceptance, and flight readiness verification activities
• Coordinate with external test facilities, vendors, and partners as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory capabilities, automation frameworks, and test methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3-5 years of experience in hardware test, integration, or verification engineering
• Hands-on experience testing optical, electro-optical, imaging, or sensor systems
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, environmental chambers, spectrum analyzers, or optical test equipment
• Experience developing test procedures, verification plans, and formal test documentation
• Experience with test automation using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools
• Experience with basic networking
• Familiarity with detector characterization, imaging systems, optical calibration, or radiometric testing is highly desirable
• Experience executing environmental testing including thermal, thermal-vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and related qualification testing
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills involving hardware, electronics, and integrated systems
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present technical data in a clear and concise manner
• Comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory environment and supporting hardware integration activities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties and responsibilities as required

Benefits

• Employee options
• Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
• Flexible time off
• Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave
• 401K Matching

Hydrosat, Inc.

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