Description The Test Engineer will support the design, development, and sustainment of manufacturing test equipment and Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) stands for safety-critical electromechanical actuators used in aerospace applications. This role combines engineering expertise in electronics, software-based test systems, and basic mechanical design. The candidate will be responsible for creating new test equipment as well as troubleshooting, upgrading, and maintaining existing systems in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. Major Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and validate new manufacturing test equipment and ATP stands for electromechanical actuator products. • Troubleshoot and optimize existing test equipment, including diagnosing issues across electronic, software, and mechanical domains. • Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW or similar graphical programming tools. • Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product support teams to ensure test systems meet safety, reliability, and compliance requirements. • Support calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of test hardware and software. • Document test system requirements, design specifications, procedures, and validation results in accordance with aerospace regulatory and quality standards. • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on test efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability. • Ensure all test equipment meets safety and regulatory requirements. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and junior engineers involved in test equipment operation or build. • Create and maintain operator documents and procedures related to test equipment. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a highly regulated industry, with aerospace preferred. • Hands-on experience designing or maintaining automated test equipment involving electronics, embedded systems, sensors, actuators, and servo control systems. • Proficiency with LabVIEW or comparable automated test development platforms. • Basic mechanical design skills (experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks is a plus). • Familiarity with aerospace quality and regulatory standards such as AS9100, DO-160, or similar. • Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting abilities. • Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Minimum Competencies: • Working knowledge of blueprints and GD&T. • Proficient in Solidworks • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Strong written and verbal communications skills, excellent phone, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with people at all levels are required Preferred Qualifications: • Experience applying human factors engineering principles to the design of test fixtures, operator interfaces, and workstations. • Experience with automation frameworks, data acquisition systems, and industrial communication protocols. • Background in servo control systems, motor testing, and electromechanical system characterization. • Familiarity with software configuration management tools and workflows for test software. • Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application to test equipment development. • Experience supporting design for manufacturability and testability (DFM/DFT) initiatives. • Ability to manage small engineering projects, vendors, and equipment build schedules.