Systems Test Engineer
US$150,000 – US$200,000 / yr base salary
Posted 11 May 2026
Advertised as “Senior Systems Test Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$150,000 – US$200,000 / yr |
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CertificationsBachelor of Science
Field of studyElectronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering
Field of studyElectronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering
Study levelMaster's
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SENIOR SYSTEMS TEST ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA
As a Sr. Systems Test Engineer you will contribute to the development of test equipment used to verify and validate complex aerospace systems and components against product requirements, following a standardized design and development process. In this role, you’ll focus heavily on electromechanical actuation system testing, ensuring test setups accurately simulate real-world conditions to validate performance and reliability. You will work closely with design engineers to support integration and system checkout activities using deployed test assets in lab environments.
This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo, CA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute and support systems test activities in a high-tempo work environment, ensuring test objectives are met on schedule.
- Develop, implement, and maintain test procedures, setups, and documentation to support avionics systems and subsystems integration.
- Conduct system-level integration efforts in the Systems Integration Lab (SIL) environment, maintaining configuration control and traceability across all test assets.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design, integrate, and troubleshoot harnesses and wiring for both SIL and aircraft applications.
- Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) for test articles, lab hardware, and integration assets.
- Coordinate and support supplier activities related to environmental and EMI/EMC testing, including reviewing test plans, witnessing tests, and validating results.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including GNC, Perception, Safety, Systems, Flight Test, and Software to ensure successful integration and testing of complex avionics systems.
- Identify and document test anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and support corrective actions to resolve integration issues.
- Contribute to process improvements in test methodologies, equipment usage, and integration workflows.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science in Systems, Mechanical or Electronics engineering disciplines or equivalent years of experience.