Senior Electrical Test Engineer
Lead integrated test development and design electrical systems for a modern space infrastructure company.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
What you'll build
- Lead integrated test development
- Design hardware and electrical systems
- Develop test automation software
- Create device and subsystem simulators
- Support environmental and qualification testing
Must have
- 4+ Years of Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Strong programming abilities in Python, C++, Rust
- Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment
Nice to have
- Experience root-causing issues in integrated electronics
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 test methods
- Experience designing test racks / ATE systems
- Experience writing reusable test software patterns
- Comfort working at the boundary between HW + SW
Practical constraints
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
The Senior Electrical Test Engineer at Northwood Space is responsible for leading the development of integrated test strategies and executing plans for hardware and RF testing. This role requires strong programming skills in Python, C++, and Rust, along with hands-on experience with electrical test equipment in a Linux environment. Ideal candidates have a background in electrical engineering with at least four years of experience, particularly in integrated electronics and test automation. Northwood's focus on scalable systems for space missions suggests a fast-paced environment where innovative problem-solving is essential.
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 in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).
- Starts above 9% of 305 comparable senior other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $150,000 across 62 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 16.6% of 2742 comparable senior other roles in United States; Rust appears in 1.2% of 2742 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Northwood Space lists $118,400–$170,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Senior Electrical Test Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Linux, Python, Rust.
- Does Northwood Space sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Northwood Space targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior 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:
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 3: $118,400-$148,000 per year
Test Engineer/Level 4: $136,000 - $170,000 per year
Additional Information:
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