Test Engineer (NI TestStand)

Our client, a large defense and aerospace company, is looking for a Test Engineer to support factory floor testing on an existing development contract. This role works hands-on with upgraded equipment, testing discrete signals and interacting closely with hardware on the factory floor. The position is time-sensitive and tied to the current calendar year., * Supporting factory floor testing of upgraded equipment involving discrete signals

• Setting up and running tests using National Instruments (NI) TestStand and equipment
• Using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other measurement equipment to verify hardware behavior
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware issues independently before escalating to an electrical engineer
• Working closely with the factory support team to keep test stands running and upgraded equipment qualified

• Active DoD Collateral Secret clearance (required)
• Hands-on experience with National Instruments (NI) hardware and software
• Experience working with test stands in a factory or lab environment
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and similar measurement equipment
• Comfortable with close hardware interaction and discrete signal testing
• Able to attempt and resolve hardware issues without immediately needing an electrical engineer

Pluses:

• Prior factory floor or production test support experience in a defense/aerospace environment
• Experience qualifying upgraded or modified test equipment
• LabVIEW or TestStand experience beyond general NI familiarity