Lead Test Systems Design Engineer

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Lead Test Systems Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

Working with Our Client means bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team advancing aerospace for future generations. At Our Client, your ideas are valued and encouraged. Join the team and see your ideas take flight!

Engineering is central to everything Our Client does. They are seeking talented, innovative engineers to design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and the future. If you’re a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 2–3 days onsite weekly at the Grand Rapids office. An extensive corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

The Lead Test Systems Design Engineer – Avionics will design and develop automated test systems (ATEs) and test programs for design verification and production testing of electronic avionics assemblies. Responsibilities include requirements management, electronic circuit design, software development for full test automation, and hardware/software integration into complete systems.

Responsibilities:

•Design automated test equipment (ATE), hardware, and software for new product development and replacement of existing test systems, supporting complex electronic aerospace applications.

•Develop in-depth knowledge of automated test engineering discipline.

•Lead test equipment development through all project phases: Planning, Requirements, Architecture, Hardware/Software Design, Integration, and Verification.

•Influence overall test strategy, data analytics, and board test strategies for manufacturing.

•Evaluate, select, and apply test engineering techniques and procedures independently.

•Control schedules, forecasting, and budgets for test equipment development.

•Generate test software and design electrical test hardware; lead design reviews.

•Create test design documentation.

•Mentor and coach other test engineers in technology, design, and processes.

•Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering teams.

•Provide technical support to manufacturing.

•Prepare material for and participate in customer reviews and presentations.

•Communicate significant issues or developments to project leadership promptly.

Required Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

•Software design experience.

•5+ years of experience in test systems design, automated test systems development, or electrical systems design for complex electronic products.

•Circuit design capabilities for test equipment (e.g., signal conditioning, signal conversion, stimulus synthesis).

•Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

•Strong oral and written communication skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

•Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now or in the future.

•U.S. Citizenship required due to U.S. Government contract restrictions.

•Successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Desired Characteristics:

•Experience with processor-based electronics hardware for test and diagnostics.

•Proficiency in software development using National Instruments TestStand, C/C++/C#, and LabWindows/CVI.

•Familiarity with analog, discrete, RS-232/422/485, ARINC 429/664/825 interfaces, and more.

•Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

•Systems engineering approach to development.

At Our Client, the team is relentlessly dedicated to the future of safe, sustainable flight. Working with Our Client means collaborating with passionate professionals on cutting-edge projects in aerospace and defense, accelerating growth where others stop.

Additional Information:

Our Client offers a great work environment, professional development opportunities, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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