DBSI Services · 3 months ago
Design Verification Test Engineer - Aerospace Electronics Hardware
Irvine, CA 92618
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
6+ years expDBSI Services is a rapidly growing staffing agency specializing in various industries. They are seeking a Design Verification Test Engineer to develop test strategies for aerospace electronic hardware, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Test Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and specifications for verifying aerospace electronic hardware, ensuring compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards (e.g., DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810)
Design Verification: Design, execute, and evaluate test cases for complex electronic systems, including avionics, flight control systems, navigation systems, and other critical aerospace components
Test Automation & Tools Development: Develop automated test scripts, test benches, and tools to optimize verification processes and improve testing efficiency. Utilize advanced testing platforms (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB)
Failure Analysis & Debugging: Perform root cause analysis on test failures, collaborating closely with design engineers to identify and resolve issues in hardware, circuitry, or firmware
Simulation & Modeling: Utilize simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to verify hardware functionality under realistic conditions, including stress testing, environmental, and power conditions
Certification Support: Assist in the preparation and execution of certification testing in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, RTCA DO-254, DO-160), and contribute to the generation of certification documentation
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure complete product verification and support integration testing
Documentation & Reporting: Generate detailed reports on test procedures, results, failure analysis, and recommendations. Ensure thorough documentation of test processes for compliance and audit purposes
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
Experience: At least 6-8 years of experience in electronics design verification testing, with a focus on aerospace or highly regulated industries (aviation, military, etc.)
Strong knowledge of aerospace electronics systems (avionics, flight control, communication systems, etc.)
Proficiency in industry-standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers)
Hands-on experience with test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Test Stand)
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (e.g., DO-254, DO-160, MIL-STD-810, FAA/EASA certifications)
Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., Simulink, PSpice, or similar)
Understanding of hardware/software integration and debugging methodologies
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware systems, identify failures, and propose actionable solutions
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results, creating reports, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
Attention to Detail: High level of precision and attention to detail when performing tests, analyzing results, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Preferred
Experience with RTCA DO-178C (software), DO-254 (hardware) certification process
Knowledge of environmental testing (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration)
Experience with aerospace system integration and testing (e.g., HIL, system-level testing)
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
Previous involvement in flight hardware or high-reliability electronics testing for critical applications
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Relocation bonus
Company
DBSI Services
DBSI Services is an engineering and technical staffing company with 25 years of expertise in recruiting the best talent.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase