Avionics Test Engineer

JOB TITLE: Avionics Test Engineer
LOCATION:Tustin, CA
PAY RATE: $85-100/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (9 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Develops hardware-in-the-loop test equipment for avionics systems.

• Troubleshoots test failures across hardware, software, and environmental qualification testing.

• Supports testing of avionics systems and components across hardware and software, including environmental qualification.

• Writes test plans and procedures for component and system-level testing.

• Documents design issues and works with engineering teams to resolve them.

• Supports avionics production and executes system checkouts on the integrated vehicle.

• Provides delegate functional leadership as required.

• Develops test benches and documents wiring schematics.

• Applies LabVIEW and Python development for test systems.

• Works with NI Veristand and environmental or electrical qualification standards such as RTCA-DO160 and MIL-STD 461.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• B.Sc. Engineering degree from an accredited university.

• Experience with component and system-level testing.

• Experience developing test benches and documenting wiring schematics.

• LabVIEW and Python development skills.

• Experience with embedded system hardware and software.

• Experience with environmental or electrical qualification standards such as RTCA-DO160 and MIL-STD 461.

• 8 or more years of relevant integration and testing experience in aerospace or a similar field.

• Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers.

• Experience with NI Veristand is a plus.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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