Lead integrated test development from concept through production, including test strategy, requirements, and execution plans
Design hardware, wiring, and electrical systems to support electrical and RF testing for both production and development needs (fixtures, harnesses, interfaces, rack integration)
Develop modular and reusable test automation software, including frameworks, drivers, and tooling in Linux environments using Python / Rust / C++
Own test maintainability and reliability across the lifecycle — defining calibration, upkeep, debugging, and continuous improvement of test assets
Create device and subsystem simulators for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and automated integration testing
Support environmental and qualification testing (thermal, vibration, shock), including defining instrumentation and test procedures where needed
Basic Qualifications:
4+ Years of Experience + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust), and comfort developing in a Linux-based environment
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment such as power supplies, DC loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience root-causing issues in integrated electronics (mixed-signal, digital, RF-adjacent systems)
Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 test methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
Experience designing test racks / ATE systems (PXI, USB/LXI instrumentation, custom interfaces) and scaling them into production
Experience writing reusable test software patterns (hardware abstraction layers, driver libraries, test sequencing frameworks)
Comfort working at the boundary between HW + SW: firmware bring-up, control interfaces (I2C/SPI/UART), fault injection, telemetry capture
Additional Requirements:
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Compensation:
Test Engineer/Level 3: $118,400-$148,000 per year
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To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
About Northwood Space
Aerospace & Defense51-200Founded 2023
Northwood Space develops shared ground station infrastructure for satellite communications using digital phased array technology. The company provides end-to-end ground network solutions that enable always-on satellite connectivity for commercial and government space missions.