POSITION: TEST ENGINEER
LOCATION: Chatsworth, California
SHIFT: 6:15 am to 4:45 pm / Monday thru Thurs
The Test Engineer’s primary function is to support the Test Engineering Supervisor in performing environmental and laboratory testing functions on Sensor Systems products.
The ideal candidate is motivated, works under moderate supervision, and produces quality work. The Test Engineer must have a background in electrical or computer engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities:
- Generates qualification test procedure and test report following requirements of industry standards per MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, RTCA/DO-160, and customer specification documents.
- Performs a range of environmental test setups following the qualification test procedure.
- Works closely with the program manager to ensure project is on schedule when it comes to testing/qualification.
- Serve as the primary technical interface with customer project managers, certification representatives, test laboratories, and engineering teams to define qualification strategies and resolve compliance issues.
- Develop and maintain automated test software and test setups – lab equipment integration using LabVIEW/python.
- Work closely with cross functional teams including production, operations, business development, and other engineers to handle all testing requirements.
- Occasional travel to external test laboratories may be required to support qualification and compliance testing.
- Additional responsibilities as they become necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- 0 - 3 years of hands-on engineering experience is preferable.
- Experience with test automation tools and programming languages preferred (LabVIEW, C++, Python, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Multimeter)
- Ability to understand product process documentation (drawings, schematics, bill of
materials, and manufacturing process document) - Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency in interacting with customers on sites and in meetings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office - Microsoft Excel (formulas/VB)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent practical experience
- 0 - 3 years of hands-on engineering experience
- Experience with LabVIEW, C++, Python, and test automation tools
- Familiarity with Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Multimeter
- Ability to understand drawings, schematics, bill of materials, and manufacturing process documentation
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Proficiency interacting with customers on site and in meetings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including formulas and VBA
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
HEICO Insights
What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
