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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Vandalia, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,754.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), CAN Bus, Communications Protocols, Ethernet, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Test Scripts
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=yhBiV2&offset=398&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ETest+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EShape+the+Future+of+Aerospace+Innovation+as+a+Test+Engineer%26nbsp%3BLocation%3A+Vandalia%2C+OH+%7C+Payrate%3A+%2455.17%2Fhour+%7C+Schedule%3A+1st%26nbsp%3Bshift%2C%26nbsp%3B7%3A30am-4%3A30pm+or+8am+to+5pm%26nbsp%3B(Fl..&SIDW=34a68c9209c7ca0b76392edd33e3a99b.VUlEPTczMzYzMzMw

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
 * 5 or more years of professional engineering or test engineering experience.
 * Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
 * Experience working within multidisciplinary design and development teams.
 * Knowledge of:
 + Requirements management
 + System design
 + Systems integration
 * Experience planning, conducting, and documenting Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication and technical documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with manual and automated testing equipment, testing standards, and testing methodologies.
 * Ability to develop detailed test plans, test procedures, and technical test reports.
 * Knowledge of Product and Quality Assurance principles, including generation and disposition of product non-conformances.
 * Experience performing certification testing for organizations such as the FAA, NASA, and Department of Defense (DoD).
 * Ability to read electrical schematics, interpret service manuals, follow technical procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques.
 * Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
 * Knowledge of electrical design principles, component selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
 * Familiarity with telemetry systems.
 * Experience with communication protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, CAN Bus, and Ethernet.
 * Experience with Curtiss-Wright hardware and software, including IADS, is a plus.

## Description

As a Test Engineer, you'll play a key role in the verification and validation of complex aerospace systems by:

 * Developing comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports to verify compliance with system and customer requirements.
 * Simulating, testing, certifying, and improving advanced aerospace products and technologies throughout the product lifecycle.
 * Executing system- and component-level testing using industry-standard manual and automated test equipment.
 * Planning, conducting, documenting, and analyzing Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.
 * Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams on system design, integration, and product development.
 * Developing new test methods and improving existing test processes to enhance product quality and efficiency.
 * Troubleshooting complex system issues by interpreting schematics, using service manuals, and applying logical diagnostic techniques.
 * Supporting certification testing for FAA, NASA, DoD, and other regulatory organizations.
 * Contributing to Product and Quality Assurance initiatives, including documenting and resolving product non-conformances., This position is primarily performed in a professional engineering environment and includes:
 * Frequent walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, and repetitive hand movements.
 * Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
 * Minimal exposure to outdoor environments, noise, and hazardous materials.
 * Work in a safety-sensitive environment supporting aerospace systems, equipment, and mission-critical technologies.


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