Test Equipment Design Engineer

DESE Research, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Test Equipment Design Engineer position. If you feel like you have the skills and qualifications for this job, please apply now! The candidate will design, document, and support test equipment used for avionics system verification, environmental testing, and subsystem evaluation. This position requires the ability to interpret system requirements, develop electrical and wiring diagrams, create assembly documentation, and support hardware integration activities. The candidate will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure test hardware meets performance, safety, environmental, and schedule requirements. A successful candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple hardware domains in an agile team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or relevant field
Experience reading, creating, or modifying electrical diagrams or engineering drawings
Familiarity with avionics systems, electrical power systems, or test equipment design
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team and communicate technical information clearly
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience designing test stands, test harnesses, or automated test equipment
Familiarity with RF systems, GPS subsystems, or avionics interfaces
Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock) and test readiness activities
Experience with electrical CAD tools or diagram-generation software
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Self-directed, motivated, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

Creation of Electrical Diagrams & Drawings
Develop block diagrams, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and assembly drawings.
Support diagrams and documentation for electrical power systems, command and control systems, RF systems, and GPS hardware.
Design and build test equipment to support avionics box testing in thermal, shock, and vibration environments.
Acceptance Test Plans
Create verification plans for avionics rack tester equipment.
Define and document acceptance tests, including voltage testing, electrical signal characterization, and other performance evaluations.
Support execution, troubleshooting, and refinement of test procedures.
Procurement Analysis & Tracking
Utilize existing tools and infrastructure to track purchase orders and procurement status for tester hardware.
Analyze supplier viability with respect to ITAR compliance, cost projections, and schedule adherence to hardware need dates.
Create tracking tools, tables, or supporting documentation required for procurement and supplier analysis.