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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Test Engineer - **Company:** Harvey Nash - **Location:** Union City, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Linux, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Test Execution Engine, System-level Testing, Integration Tests - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74499447-system-test-engineer ## About the Role * B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree. * 8+ years of relevant work experience. * Hands-on experience operating test assets and executing tests. * Experience with complex System Level testing. * Knowledge of Aircraft System Architectures and/or High Voltage power distribution. * Experience managing Complex Test program and Multi-Functional teams. * This role likely requires travels to facilities in Mountain View, the Flight Test facility in Hollister, and potentially other facilities where integration testing takes place. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. * You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges. * You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset. * You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience. * You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion. * You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations. Desired: * Experience on aircraft verification program including test for certification credit. * Knowledge of aircraft system architectures, avionics, and/or high voltage power distribution. * Familiar with aerospace processes and standards: e.g. DO-160, DO-178, ARP4754A. * Familiar with National Instrument (NI) tools and hardware (Veristand, Labview, PXI). * Familiarity with Linux. * Coding experience (C++, Python) * CAD modeling experience (NX preferred). ## Description We are looking for a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Systems Test Team. You will be responsible for commissioning and operating test assets used for the Development, Integrated Testing and V&V of Aircraft Systems. Due to the nature of the work, this position is based onsite in Fremont. Occasional travel to Hollister and Mountain View facilities will be required. In this role you will: * Lead and Operate complex Integrated System Test assets. * Drive a cross-functional team to develop Test Asset Specifications, Plans and Scripts. * Follow on the development of test assets from requirements definition to final commissioning. * Write test specifications, assembly documents, operation manuals and maintenance manuals. * Create Test Procedures, Plans and Scripts. * Review wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings. * Select data acquisition devices and Integrate them into test setups. * Automate test execution, data collection and post-processing to increase test cadence, improve reporting, ease operation and increase safety. * Support procurement and hands-on maintenance of the test fixtures. * Source and Coordinate external suppliers. * Define the Certification and Conformity path for the integrated test asset. * Execute Manual and Automated Test cases, Analyse results. * Troubleshoot and Repair mechanical, electrical and software issues during testing. * Maintain test assets, configuration management, calibration log and upgrade them with the latest hardware and software versions. * Ensure and improve safety protocols. ## Related Videos - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)