Top Test Engineer Jobs

Designs and executes test strategies for flight-critical software, develops V&V test plans and procedures, runs automated and HIL tests, analyzes results, troubleshoots system issues, and coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure reliability and mission readiness.

Lead design and execution of mechanical and structural test plans, build and operate hydraulic test fixtures, integrate and calibrate sensors, automate data collection and analysis with Python, produce technical reports, perform CAD design and collaborate across engineering teams to validate hardware performance.

Design, build, and deploy multidisciplinary electrical and software test systems for UAV components. Architect test framework software, automate provisioning, develop monitoring/visualization, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers to ensure high-reliability aerospace testing.

Hands-on role integrating and flight-testing Hivemind autonomy across Group 1-3 aircraft. Responsibilities include bench and flight bring-up, debugging autonomy/flight controllers/radios, building test tools and automation in Python/C++, developing hardware interfaces, running SIL/HIL/VIL and live flight tests, analyzing data, and improving test infrastructure in collaboration with software, hardware, and flight teams.

Design and execute test strategies for flight-critical XBat software and systems. Develop test plans/procedures, run V&V and regression tests, analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure performance, reliability, and mission readiness.

Design, build, and operate structural test stands and fixtures with hydraulic actuation and sensor instrumentation. Develop and execute test plans, automate data collection and analysis in Python, perform FEA, correlate test results with design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate mechanical performance and safety.

Lead simulation-driven testing and automation for autonomy software. Build and maintain simulation-based test frameworks and test harnesses (SIL/HIL/VIL), develop Python tooling for test automation and data analysis, execute regression/integration tests, diagnose issues with developers, integrate tests into CI/CD, and maintain test documentation and metrics for mission-critical autonomous aircraft systems.

Lead simulation-driven testing and automation for autonomy software: develop automated regression/integration/system tests, build and maintain simulation-based test frameworks and tools (SIL/HIL/VIL), diagnose issues with developers, scale simulation infrastructure, create test plans, and integrate test coverage into CI/CD pipelines using Python.

Design, build, and automate electrical test systems and PCBs for UAVs. Integrate test fixtures, script test sequences (Python), perform environmental testing, and collaborate on cross-functional validation to ensure hardware reliability.

Develop and execute mechanical and structural test plans for launch and recovery vehicle systems. Design and build test fixtures with hydraulic actuation, integrate and calibrate sensors, automate data acquisition and processing in Python, perform FEA and data analysis, generate technical reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate designs and ensure manufacturability and safety.

Design and build automated test capabilities for V-BAT: define and automate system-level test cases, implement interfaces/drivers for simulation and hardware, prototype and harden test solutions, and support release and flight test activities working with GNC and Embedded teams.

Design, install, validate, and maintain flight test instrumentation and DAQ systems for autonomous VTOL aircraft. Configure sensors and telemetry, ensure synchronized, high-integrity data capture, perform pre/post-flight checks, troubleshoot issues, support field and engine/hover test campaigns, and collaborate with Flight Test, Avionics, Autonomy, and Safety teams.

Lead design, validation, and deployment of advanced electrical hardware test systems for UAVs. Architect PCBs and test interfaces for power electronics, RF, and communications; develop automated Python test sequences; design test fixtures and integrate PLCs, relays, and harnessing; run HASS/ESS/HALT; drive DFT reviews; and mentor junior engineers.

Develop and maintain Python-based software for automating hardware tests, integrate results with manufacturing systems, build scalable test infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, create monitoring/visualization (e.g., Grafana), and collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure reliable aircraft component validation.

Lead mechanical test design, build, and operation of fixtures and hydraulic systems. Integrate and calibrate sensors, automate tests with Python, perform FEA and CAD design, analyze test data, and produce technical reports to inform hardware design and ensure structural performance and durability.

Design, build, and scale automated test frameworks and CI/CD infrastructure for distributed autonomy software. Develop Python tooling, GitLab CI pipelines, UI/API tests (Go/TypeScript), HIL simulators, and AI-assisted workflows. Integrate testing across simulation, edge, cloud, and hardware; analyze failures; improve coverage, observability, and verification for safety- and mission-critical aerospace systems.

The role involves leading engine system development, managing interfaces, supporting analysis and testing of rocket engine systems, and collaborating with technical teams.

The engineer will manage engine system trades, support development, perform analysis, and collaborate across technical teams in rocket engine design.

Lead engine system projects, manage interfaces and requirements, support engine analysis and testing in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

Lead engine system trades, manage interfaces, and support engine system development while mentoring teams with minimal oversight. Heavy emphasis on fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

Lead design, build, integration, and validation of ground test and launch support systems for avionics and flight hardware. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust electrical and electromechanical systems, author interface control documents and drawings, oversee fabrication and bring-up, and ensure safety and operability during engine test, vehicle integration, and launch.

Validates enterprise SSD firmware by developing verification plans and test methodologies, automating workflows with Python, analyzing regression failures, performing root-cause analysis, and improving product quality. The role also applies machine learning, AI-powered tools, and data-driven methods to increase testing efficiency and failure detection. Collaboration occurs with firmware engineers, test developers, and AI/ML practitioners.

Validate enterprise SSD firmware through verification planning, test methodology development, automation, regression execution, and root-cause analysis. Develop Python-based testing, reporting, and data-collection tools while applying machine learning and AI-enabled workflows to improve failure detection, validation efficiency, scalability, and product quality. Collaborate with firmware engineers, mentors, and data scientists on NVMe feature validation and reliability testing.

Designs, implements, and maintains automotive powertrain testing strategies, sequences, machines, and data-analysis applications. Leads equipment capability, throughput, maintenance, calibration, root-cause analysis, testing experiments, KPIs, and PPAP activities. Requires expertise in automotive drivetrain components, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and electrical systems, industrial controls, data acquisition, PLC/HMI programming, instrumentation, databases, and testing software. The role also mentors junior engineers and collaborates with product engineering and operations teams.

Performs board-level and system-level functional, environmental, and requirements verification testing for space-based electronic systems. Develops test procedures and verification plans, operates electronic test equipment, documents results and issues, supports hardware, software, firmware, and electrical testing, and recommends process improvements. The role involves hands-on testing in an ESD production environment, collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, and mentoring test technicians.