Launch Your Engineering Career Beyond the Atmosphere: Electrical/Electronic Testing Engineer

Ready to test the technology that powers missions in space? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire an Electrical/Electronic Testing Engineer to support cutting-edge spacecraft integration, verification, and testing efforts. If you're passionate about electronics, troubleshooting complex systems, and contributing to mission-critical programs, this opportunity is for you.

Position Details

Job Title: Electrical/Electronic Testing Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Contract)

Location: El Segundo, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay Rate: Starting at $55.17 per hour

Ability to support off-shift and non-standard schedules as needed for 24/7 operations is required.

Make an Impact

As an Electrical/Electronic Testing Engineer, you'll provide critical engineering support for spacecraft integration, subsystem verification, and system-level testing activities. Your work will help ensure complex electrical systems perform reliably, meet mission requirements, and are ready for successful deployment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced aerospace programs where precision, innovation, and technical excellence directly influence mission success.

What You'll Do

Support Spacecraft & System Testing

• Support satellite bus architecture, integration, and verification activities.
  
• Execute system verification, validation, and performance testing.
  
• Conduct test readiness reviews and support major testing milestones.
  
• Validate subsystem functionality against program requirements and mission objectives.
  

Troubleshoot & Analyze Complex Systems

• Perform electrical subsystem analysis and issue resolution.
  
• Investigate anomalies and support root-cause troubleshooting efforts.
  
• Analyze test data and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
  
• Ensure compatibility and proper integration between spacecraft subsystems.
  

Engineering & Integration Support

• Assist with interface definition and subsystem compatibility assessments.
  
• Support system-level integration activities throughout test phases.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
  
• Help maintain technical quality while reducing schedule and integration risks.
  

Maintain Test Excellence

• Utilize laboratory instrumentation and test equipment to validate system performance.
  
• Support calibration, measurement, and verification activities.
  
• Ensure compliance with program requirements, mission objectives, and customer expectations.
  
• Contribute to efficient, lean testing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
  
  
  
  • Engineering
    
  • Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology)
    
  • Computer Science
    
  • Data Science
    
  • Mathematics
    
  • Physics
    
  • Chemistry
    
  • Or a related technical discipline
    
  
  
  
• Experience with test instrumentation and testing methodologies.
  
• Experience working in a laboratory or test environment.
  
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic equipment.
  
• Experience conducting verification testing, system testing, and/or data analysis.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance. 
  
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
  
   
  

• 3+ years of related engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience supporting space systems, including satellite programs.
  
• Experience operating and calibrating laboratory test equipment, measurement devices, and power systems.
  
• Experience working with electrical systems and/or RF subsystems.
  
• Strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills.
  
• Experience supporting systems integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement and lean engineering practices.
  
• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience or PhD in a related engineering field.
  

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that advance innovation in aviation, aerospace, and technology.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive compensation starting at $55.17 per hour
  
• Opportunity to work on advanced spacecraft and aerospace programs
  
• Exposure to cutting-edge testing, integration, and verification technologies
  
• Collaborative environment with highly skilled engineers and technical experts
  
• Hands-on involvement in mission-critical engineering activities
  
• Professional growth through challenging projects and technical development
  
• A culture focused on innovation, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  

Your Next Mission Starts Here

If you're an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with advanced electronic systems, and contributing to groundbreaking aerospace programs, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help test, validate, and deliver the technologies that power the future of aerospace innovation.

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