Joblaze summary

The Electrical Test Engineer at Northwood Space is responsible for leading the development of integrated test strategies and executing plans for hardware and RF testing. Key skills include programming in Python, C++, and Rust, along with hands-on experience using electrical test equipment in a Linux environment. This role is suitable for early-career professionals with a background in Electrical Engineering, particularly those who are comfortable working at the intersection of hardware and software. Northwood's focus on scalable systems for space missions highlights the impactful nature of the work.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 8, 2026. Last confirmed on Northwood Space's careers page November 8, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Northwood Space: Torrance, CA.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).
Starts above 14% of 28 comparable junior other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $105,000 across 16 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 10.2% of 527 comparable junior other roles in United States; Linux appears in 2.1% of 527 comparable junior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: Northwood Space lists $84,000–$119,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 0–4 years of relevant experience for this Electrical Test Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Linux, Python, Rust.
What seniority level is this role?: Northwood Space targets junior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Electrical Test Engineer role at Northwood Space.

From the original posting

Responsibilities:

Lead integrated test development from concept through production, including test strategy, requirements, and execution plans
Design hardware, wiring, and electrical systems to support electrical and RF testing for both production and development needs (fixtures, harnesses, interfaces, rack integration)
Develop modular and reusable test automation software, including frameworks, drivers, and tooling in Linux environments using Python / Rust / C++
Own test maintainability and reliability across the lifecycle — defining calibration, upkeep, debugging, and continuous improvement of test assets
Create device and subsystem simulators for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and automated integration testing
Support environmental and qualification testing (thermal, vibration, shock), including defining instrumentation and test procedures where needed

Basic Qualifications:

0 - 4 Years of Experience + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust), and comfort developing in a Linux-based environment
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment such as power supplies, DC loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience root-causing issues in integrated electronics (mixed-signal, digital, RF-adjacent systems)
Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 test methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
Experience designing test racks / ATE systems (PXI, USB/LXI instrumentation, custom interfaces) and scaling them into production
Experience writing reusable test software patterns (hardware abstraction layers, driver libraries, test sequencing frameworks)
Comfort working at the boundary between HW + SW: firmware bring-up, control interfaces (I2C/SPI/UART), fault injection, telemetry capture

Additional Requirements:

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Compensation:

Test Engineer/Level 1: $84,000- $105,000 per year

Test Engineer/Level 2: $95,000 - $119,000 per year

Additional Information:

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Electrical Test Engineer

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