Senior Test Engineer
- Level
- Senior
Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
Job Overview
The Senior Test Engineer position includes designing, developing, integrating, and validating automated and manual test systems, as well as embedded diagnostic applications. The role also involves creating and updating test procedures, reports, and fixtures for systems and circuit card assemblies. Candidates should have strong electronics knowledge and software programming skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge surrounding designing and developing unit level and automated testing equipment on assemblies and sub-assemblies.
Essential Functions
- Analyze embedded military systems to define and implement effective test methods.
- Design and develop test environments, fixtures, and equipment.
- Author and maintain detailed test procedures, reports, and documentation.
- Plan, oversee, and execute qualification and production testing.
- Provide Design for Testability input and support design reviews.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and provide necessary training.
- Manage schedules, budgets, and status reporting for assigned tasks.
- Specify and evaluate supplier components and test-related services.
- Demonstrate strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Work independently and collaboratively to meet technical, cost, and schedule goals.
- Perform other duties as required.
Standard Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Diligent, quick learner with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and familiar with agile tools (e.g., Jira).
- Strongly skilled in developing automated test systems using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, PLC.
- Strong familiarity in modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Cameo. Ability to multitask and manage multiple technical issues in parallel.
- Strong background in IEEE 323, IEEE 344 and MIL-STD-461 are a plus
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related degree.
Experience
- 9+ years of Electrical/Test Engineering experience
- Experienced in collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
- Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
Disclaimer:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S.
AEVEX's standard text
Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
Agile · LabVIEW · MATLAB · Simulink
Rare in AEVEX's other 18 open postings.
Standard for QA / testing roles
Test Automation
Common in QA / testing postings at any company.
84% of this description is written for the role. The rest is AEVEX's standard text, folded away below.
Read against AEVEX's other open postings on this site.
The team: Engineering - AS HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 10 open in Engineering - AS. 3 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in February: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Excel (4 of 10), PCB Design (4 of 10), SolidWorks (4 of 10), Altium (3 of 10), Jira (3 of 10), Embedded Systems (2 of 10)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Engineering Technician 2 posted Oct 6
- Engineering Technician 2 posted Oct 6
- Engineering Technician 2 - Electrical/ Mechanical posted Sep 25
- Electrical Engineer 2 - Tactical Systems posted Sep 1
- Aerospace Engineering Manager posted May 8
- Principal Aerospace Engineer posted May 6
- Chief Engineer posted Apr 23
- Flight Test Engineer 3 posted Mar 24
- Sr. Systems Engineer posted Feb 9
From the team and dates on AEVEX's own job board.
Salary context
12 other open postings titled Senior Test Engineer state a salary: median USD 138,500 to USD 175,000 a year.
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