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# Hardware Test Engineer (Mid to Principal)

- **Company:** ECLIPSE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, CAN Bus, Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Requirements Management, Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Test Execution Engine, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Jama (Software), Document Enterprise Platform, Serial Peripheral Interface, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Twincat
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/614ba3ea-965c-4e9d-84b0-8bf5f278d4c2/hardware-test-engineer-mid-to-principal

## About the Role

+ B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field
 + 3+ years of experience in hardware test, systems integration, or test automation (mid); 8+ years (principal)
 + Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation: oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power supplies, signal generators, electronic loads
 + Proficiency with Python for test automation and instrument control
 + Experience designing or integrating electrical test systems, racks, or ground support equipment
 + Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, signal integrity, and measurement uncertainty
 + U.S. person status required - U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
Nice to Have

 + Experience with RF test and characterization (VNAs, VSAs, signal chains, antenna range testing)
 + Familiarity with space hardware test standards (GEVS, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540, DO-160)
 + Experience with mixed-signal test system (Power + High-speed digital + RF) test infrastructure.
 + Experience with Medium Voltage systems, high energy storage systems, and low-voltage/high-current interfaces.
 + Experience with PLC programming (TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or similar)
 + Knowledge of digital/analog interfaces: CAN bus, SPI, I2C, RS-422, UART, TCP/IP
 + Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or custom DAQ solutions
 + Familiarity with requirements management tools (Jama, DOORS) and documentation platforms (Jira, Confluence)
 + Experience supporting transition from development test to production-scale acceptance testing
 + Background in TVAC, vibration, or other environmental qualification campaigns

## Description

We are looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to design, build, and automate test systems that verify and validate our flight hardware. This role spans the full test lifecycle - from early development benchtop setups through qualification campaigns and production - and sits at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, RF, and software engineering.

You will own test infrastructure end-to-end: defining requirements, designing ground support and test equipment (EGSE/MGSE), writing and executing test procedures, and driving automation to scale with our hardware cadence.

This is a hands-on role. You will be in the lab regularly, and your work will directly determine what goes to flight.

Responsibilities

 * Test System Design & Development
 + Architect, design, and build test racks, bench-top platforms, and automated test equipment to support hardware development, qualification, and production
 + Design and produce test assets including electrical panels, harnessing, fixtures, PCBAs, and ground support equipment
 + Select COTS instrumentation and/or design custom hardware to apply flight-like loads, measure signals, and power units under test
 + Create and maintain electrical schematics, harnessing diagrams, and integration documentation
 + Lead test architecture decisions, drive standards, and own technical roadmap for test infrastructure
Test Execution & Verification

 + Write, review, and execute test procedures and verification plans across development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
 + Support environmental testing including thermal/vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and HALT/HASS
 + Troubleshoot hardware anomalies, lead root cause investigations, and develop corrective action plans
Automation & Software

 + Develop Python-based test scripts to automate data collection, instrument control (SCPI/VISA), and test reporting
 + Integrate test systems with telemetry pipelines and production documentation tools
 + Design intuitive operator interfaces that make complex test equipment accessible and auditable