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Northwood · 1 day ago

Development Test Specialist

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on connecting space and Earth. They are seeking a Development Test Specialist to build and operate the hands-on test infrastructure that enables rapid hardware iteration from prototype through integration and qualification.

AerospaceHardwareSatellite Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build, wire, and troubleshoot test racks, fixtures, and mechanical/electrical test setups

Perform benchtop and integrated testing independently or with engineers, following procedures and requirements

Execute SMT + through-hole solder rework and fabricate harnesses/coax assemblies

Support integration and environmental test (repeatable configs, calibration/traceability, documentation)

Summarize and share test data and preliminary results, and support anomaly investigations to resolution

Maintain lab readiness (calibrated instrumentation, equipment health, tooling, consumables, organization)

Drive 5S and process improvements to improve throughput and reliability

Help develop safe work practices for high voltage / high power RF systems

Partner with test engineers to improve rack maintainability, documentation, and throughput

Qualification

Electronics troubleshootingSoldering/reworkTest rack assemblyElectrical schematics readingLinux command lineRF test knowledgeMechanical component fabricationMachine shop equipment operationHigh voltage safety practices

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

6+ years of experience as an electronics technician, test technician, or specialist supporting complex hardware

Knowledge of Ohm's Law, DC power supplies, and multimeters

Ability in soldering/rework for SMT and through-hole components, including fine-pitch work

Knowledge/experience operating basic machine shop equipment, including: sanders, grinders, saws, and hand tools

Preferred

Associate or bachelor's degree with a focus in physics, mathematics, or engineering

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Familiarity with the Linux command line

Ability to fabricate and repair electrical systems, including: soldering, crimping, and assembling connectors/harnesses

Ability to fabricate mechanical components and assemblies, including: milling, drilling, tapping and torquing

Knowledge/experience with RF test - including spectrum analyzer and network analyzer measurements - and dB units

Company

Northwood

Northwood was founded by Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra with the mission to expand access to space by transforming satellite backhaul infrastructure.

Founded in 2023

Torrance, California, USA

11-50 employees