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# Test Engineer, Python Scripting

- **Company:** Advanced
- **Location:** Kent, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Python (Programming Language), System Testing, Test Execution Engine, Data Processing, Scripting, System-level Testing
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=135d1873cf88b81f

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical documentation?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.

 * 5+ years of experience in electrical test engineering, preferably within the aerospace or related industry.
 * Proven experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), instrumentation, and control systems.
 * Proficiency in Python for automation, data processing, and scripting tasks.
 * Strong understanding of system-level testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
 * Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
 * Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
 * Ability to work onsite in Kent, WA.

## Description

* Plan, develop, and execute integrated system testing of launch vehicles with a focus on electrical subsystems.
 * Design, implement, and optimize data acquisition systems for accurate test measurement and analysis.
 * Write and maintain automation scripts in Python to support data acquisition, test execution, and data post-processing.
 * Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and procedures.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical and data acquisition systems during testing.
 * Analyze test results, document findings, and provide recommendations for design improvements.
 * Support both ground and flight-testing campaigns, ensuring all test activities meet program quality and safety standards.
 * Maintain detailed documentation for test setups, procedures, and findings to support future reviews and audits., Configure avionics systems for test in thermal and vibration environmental testing chambers.

Execute work orders to support system-level electrical validation of New Glenn avionics.

Review and process data collected by test systems.

Report findings in a standardized format.

Identify and report non-conformance issues with test systems and units under test.

Write and maintain automation scripts in Python to support data acquisition, test execution, and data post-processing.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical and data acquisition systems during testing.


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