Sign upLog in

Electrical Test Engineer

Protingent

Northridge, CA

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$90 Per Hour
SKILLS
802.3, Aerospace Engineering, Analysis Skills, Automation Systems, Boundary Scan, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Ethernet, FPGA, Graphical User Interface (GUI), LabVIEW Programming Language, Legal, Linux Operating System, Logic Analyzer, Microprocessor, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Debugging, Noise Analysis, Oscilloscope, PCI Express (PCI-E), Power Amplifier, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Schematics, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Spectrum Analyzers, Test Case, Test Data, Test Design, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Test Requirements, Test Scripts, Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), Vector Network Analyzers, Wireshark (Ethereal)
LOCATION
Northridge, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Title: Electrical Test Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Electrical Test Engineer opportunity located in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop, execute, and document test procedures for analog, digital, RF, and optical systems.
  • Operate and interpret results from a wide range of test equipment, including:
  • Digital Multimeters (DMMs), Oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometry, and Digital Acquisition Systems.
  • Use of 1149.1 JTAG, FPGA boards, microprocessor kits, and power block evaluation kits.
  • Design structured test cases for:
  • Analog systems: amplifiers, power supplies, PSRR, noise/ripple/phase measurements, EMI/EMC compliance.
  • Digital systems: I²C/SPI/UART/DAQ, Ethernet (802.3), PCIe compliance, network debugging (Wireshark/packet analysis).
  • RF systems: noise floor, output power, spectrum analysis, BUCs/LNAs testing.
  • Optical systems: EDFAs, LNFAs, VOAs, optical power measurements, and signal modulation.
  • Develop automation scripts and GUIs for test execution and reporting (Python, SCPI, pytest, LabView, Vivado, or equivalent).
  • Build and maintain rack setups and test infrastructure, integrating evaluation kits and Linux/Python-based systems.
  • Collaborate with component vendors and internal stakeholders to define test requirements and develop validation programs.
  • Generate clean, detailed, and reproducible test artifacts (CSV files, logs, test data) and deliver clear test reports with defined pass/fail criteria.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Proficiency in Ohm’s Law, schematic reading, and drawing interpretation.
  • Hands-on experience with DMMs and Oscilloscopes.
  • Basic scripting/automation skills (SCPI).

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Analog: Test design for gain amplifiers, power supplies, EMI/EMC compliance.
  • Digital: Bus protocol testing, compliance testing (Ethernet/PCIe), network debugging.
  • RF: Spectrum analysis, noise floor and output power testing, RF amplifier validation.
  • Optical: Fiber amplifier testing, optical power measurements, signal modulation.
  • Software/Automation: Python (pytest), SCPI scripting, test automation frameworks, GUI development.
  • Experience with FPGA images, Linux/Windows software packages, and working with vendors on test program development.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Pay Rate Range: $60-90/hr.
  • Must be U.S. citizens

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

About the Company

P

Protingent