Senior Embedded Test Engineer – Aerospace & Defense (LabVIEW / C / VxWorks)

About

A leading aerospace and defense engineering organization is seeking a Senior Embedded Test Engineer to support the design, development, and automation of advanced electronic test systems for mission-critical aerospace hardware.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on cutting-edge space and defense programs involving embedded avionics, spacecraft electronics, and complex test platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and automated test systems
• Create and maintain LabVIEW applications for instrument control, monitoring, and operator interfaces
• Develop software in C, Python, or PERL for embedded test and automation environments
• Support VxWorks based embedded systems integration and test execution
• Interface with hardware teams on analog/digital boards, power systems, SBCs, and cPCI architectures
• Develop schematics, cable drawings, documentation, and test procedures
• Lead troubleshooting, debugging, validation, and acceptance testing
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong experience with LabVIEW
• Programming experience in C, Python, or PERL
• Experience with VxWorks
• Experience with embedded systems and hardware/software integration
• Knowledge of circuits, board design, test equipment, and electrical systems
• Ability to create documentation using Visio, Excel, Word, and engineering tools
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, avionics, or spacecraft systems background
• FPGA / VHDL familiarity
• EGSE or automated production test experience

Why Apply

• High-impact aerospace and defense programs
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)
• Relocation support available
• Long-term career growth with advanced engineering projects