Hardware Test Engineer

• Develop V&V test plans for electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical hardware, traced to requirements
• Design and build test fixtures, stands, and HIL rigs, including mechanical fixturing, DAQ, instrumentation, and safety interlocks
• Run mechanical tests: static load, vibration, shock/drop, and fatigue/life cycling on structures and mechanisms (e.g., payload hook, tether drop, dock doors)
• Run environmental tests (thermal, humidity, rain/dust ingress) in-house and with outside test labs
• Instrument hardware with strain gauges, load cells, accelerometers, and thermocouples; characterize propulsion on thrust stands
• Write automated test software for DVT, qualification, and end-of-line production testing
• Support board bring-up and lead failure analysis on test failures, flight-test issues, and field returns
• Transfer production testers to contract manufacturers and improve yield and cycle time

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering (or related)
• 4+ years in hardware test, validation, or qualification across electrical and mechanical systems
• Strong Python skills for test automation, instrument control, and data analysis
• Proficiency with electrical lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads) and DAQ systems
• Hands-on experience with mechanical test methods and sensors (strain gauges, load cells, accelerometers, thermocouples)
• Experience designing mechanical test fixtures in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and building them hands-on
• Working knowledge of CAN, UART/RS-485, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet; comfortable reading schematics and drawings
• Able to lift and move test equipment, fixtures, batteries, and assemblies as required, * UAV, aerospace, automotive, or other safety-critical regulated experience
• Environmental qualification to DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or IEC 60529 (IP); vibration shaker and thermal chamber operation
• HALT/HASS or accelerated life testing; HIL simulation with ArduPilot/PX4 hardware
• Battery/BMS testing or propulsion (motor/propeller) test stand experience

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As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.