Hardware Integration and Test Engineer

Sidus Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hardware Integration and Test Engineer is responsible for the hands‑on integration, bring‑up, and testing of satellite hardware systems and components. This role focuses on electrical and hardware validation, troubleshooting, and verification activities throughout the development and manufacturing lifecycle. The engineer will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware performs as designed. The position is 100% onsite, located in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar with coursework in digital/analog circuit design.
Minimum two years of hands‑on experience with hardware integration, hardware bring‑up, circuit board testing, or electrical system verification.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical drawings.
Experience using electrical lab equipment during debugging and test activities.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 for communication and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hardware system engineering lifecycle tools.
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium or similar.
Familiarity with Python, Linux, Bash, or similar for test automation and data collection.
Hands‑on circuit board troubleshooting, power‑on testing, signal probing, or mixed‑signal debug experience.

Responsibilities

Perform hardware bring‑up, functional testing, and verification of satellite electrical systems, circuit boards, and assemblies.
Integrate newly built hardware into larger subsystem and system‑level configurations.
Use electrical engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, DMMs, etc.) to validate and troubleshoot hardware.
Analyze electrical schematics, PCB layouts, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams to support integration and debug activities.
Identify, isolate, and resolve hardware defects at the unit and system level.
Develop detailed hardware test plans, test cases, and test procedures.
Document test results, debug findings, and provide progress reports to engineering leadership.
Support updates to training materials and technical documentation related to hardware integration and logistics support.
Ensure all test processes comply with required industry and aerospace standards.
Collaborate with vendors to review electrical and mechanical interface specifications.
Treat all coworkers with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
Other duties as assigned