Verification Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical Systems

CFD Research Corporation•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CFD Research is seeking a versatile Verification Engineer to review requirements, develop verification plans, and create test procedures for electrical, mechanical, and integrated systems. The role combines hands-on hardware testing with structured verification planning to ensure products meet requirements and aerospace and military standards, including MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-810. The position is 100% onsite and may be based in Dayton, Ohio (preferred), Huntsville, Alabama, or Hollywood, Alabama. The engineer will plan and execute verification activities, test electrical and electromechanical hardware, assess subsystem and integrated-system performance, and support environmental testing. The role also involves selecting test configurations and instrumentation, troubleshooting issues, analyzing results, coordinating corrective actions and retests, and documenting verification evidence and traceability in accordance with AS9100 quality processes. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support qualification, design review, and failure analysis activities. CFD Research describes itself as an employee-owned company and offers competitive salaries and benefits to full-time permanent employee-owners. Benefits include an employer-matching 401(k), ESOP, insurance coverage, leave, disability and life insurance, performance appraisals, potential annual pay increases, and performance bonuses.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
Strong understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and mechanical principles.
Experience using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, network analyzers, thermal sensors, and vibration tools.
Familiarity with environmental and EMI verification methods under military standards.
Ability to develop structured test procedures and verification documentation.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Background in aerospace, defense, or ruggedized product development.
Experience with data acquisition systems, Python or Matlab scripting, or automated test frameworks.
Knowledge of power systems, communication interfaces, and mechanical testing methods.
Familiarity with configuration management and AS9100 documentation practices.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent documentation abilities.
Able to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Passion for ensuring reliable, mission-critical hardware performance.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute verification plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
Perform hands-on testing of power systems, communication interfaces, motors, actuators, sensors, power electronics, and integrated assemblies.
Evaluate subsystem performance, electrical interfaces, power distribution, and system functionality under representative operating conditions.
Verify electrical characteristics such as voltage, current, continuity, insulation resistance, and grounding.
Support environmental testing and assess system performance before, during, and after exposure under applicable MIL standards.
Design test configurations, select instrumentation, and operate laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power supplies, signal generators, and data acquisition tools.
Troubleshoot wiring discrepancies, signal integrity issues, electromechanical malfunctions, and other performance deviations.
Analyze test data, identify discrepancies, coordinate corrective actions, and support retesting.
Coordinate test equipment, schedules, configurations, and readiness reviews.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers during integration and verification.
Perform verification aligned with MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-810.
Document results, manage traceability, and ensure compliance with AS9100 quality processes.
Support qualification efforts, design reviews, and failure analysis activities.

Benefits

Employer-matching 401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Company-paid leave and compensation time.
Parental leave.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Life insurance.
Performance appraisals twice a year.
Potential annual pay increases based on corporate goals, personal development, performance, and achievements.
Group and individual bonuses for exceptional performance. Part-time and temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave based on employment status.