Otto Aviation
Engineer, Electrical System Test
United States
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About the role
- Reporting to the Manager of System Integration and Simulation Test, the Electrical System Test Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the development, integration, and testing of aircraft systems and subsystems in a laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams, and test setup schematics for simulator and laboratory environments
- Develop bench-level electrical interconnect drawings for test rigs, iron bird systems, and component-level validation setups, including pinouts, shielding, routing specifications, and simulator-to-hardware connections
- Generate and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), signal routing documentation, and configuration-controlled as-built drawings aligned with program standards
- Support installation of sensors, actuators, and electrical load banks
- Support lab readiness for test execution, including coordination of power and load simulation setups
- Interpret aircraft and laboratory electrical schematics, system interface documents, and test requirements to develop executable lab configurations
- Perform engineering-level troubleshooting of test configurations and electrical interfaces, distinct from technician-level execution
- Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance and functionality
- Conduct testing and gather data to support system validation and verification
- Generate reports to document test results and provide recommendations for system improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
- 3+ years' experience with electrical CAD and wiring design tools (for example, 3DX Electrical, Capital Harness, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
- Familiarity with aircraft systems and subsystems, including avionics, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Proficiency with lab instrumentation tools such as DAQ systems, oscilloscopes, and signal conditioners
- Experience with requirements and configuration-tracking documentation systems
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Skills
- Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers
Benefits
- Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.
- We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process.
- All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Company info
- The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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