Electrical Test Engineer, EGSE & Instrumentation

E-Space•Arlington, TX

4d•$140,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

E-Space is seeking a hands-on Electrical Test Engineer to own electrical verification and electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) for its integrated antenna assembly. The role covers the electrical test chain from hardware connections through data acquisition, automation, and recorded evidence. The engineer will build and troubleshoot electrical test setups, solder test hardware, develop test software using LabVIEW or Python, configure and operate data acquisition (DAQ) systems, and operate spacecraft and instrument surrogates for verification testing. This electrical engineering role involves substantial bench work and presence in test facilities. During environmental test campaigns, the engineer will support electrical testing and functional verification alongside the mechanical test engineer. The position is based onsite in Arlington, Texas, with some travel between sites expected.

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical electrical engineering experience.
Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical hardware, with personal responsibility for bench setup, execution, and interpretation of results.
Ability to read electrical schematics and connection documentation, make and inspect soldered connections, and troubleshoot electrical test hardware.
Ability to write and debug LabVIEW or Python scripts that interact with real instruments or DAQ hardware; proficiency in at least one is required.
Experience configuring and running a DAQ system and checking that the full measurement chain produces credible data.
Experience operating EGSE or comparable electrical test equipment used to exercise and verify hardware interfaces.
Ability to write clear procedures, investigate anomalies methodically, and document evidence supporting a test conclusion.
Work authorization for the location of the role; E-Space cannot provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold it.
Flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods.

Nice To Haves

Spacecraft or instrument EGSE experience, including operation or development of spacecraft and instrument surrogates.
Electrical verification of flight or other high-reliability hardware.
Electrical functional testing and instrumentation during thermal-vacuum, vibration, or other environmental campaigns.
Experience with LabVIEW, Python, or other data acquisition software, and maintaining test automation that other engineers or technicians can run.
Experience integrating instrumentation and DAQ into larger assembly-level test setups.
Direct experience with LEO satellite component development, design, and in-orbit activities.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute the antenna assembly’s electrical verification campaign, from requirements and test procedures through anomaly investigation and verification closure.
Set up, check out, operate, and troubleshoot EGSE, including spacecraft and instrument surrogates used to exercise the antenna assembly’s electrical interfaces.
Build, modify, and repair electrical test hardware, including soldering and making test connections while following applicable workmanship and hardware handling procedures.
Write, maintain, and debug scripts for instrument control, test sequencing, data acquisition, and data reduction.
Configure and operate DAQ systems, and check the measurement chain and recorded data before using them to make hardware decisions.
Develop repeatable test procedures and record the hardware, EGSE, software, and acquisition configuration needed to interpret and reproduce results.
Monitor electrical behavior during testing, respond to anomalies in accordance with procedures, and distinguish test-equipment or script problems from test-article problems.
Support electrical functional checks and monitoring during environmental test campaigns, coordinating with the mechanical test engineer and facility team.
Document results, limitations, and anomaly dispositions, and maintain electrical verification closure records in the verification matrix.