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Electrical Test Development Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

The engineer will lead the electrical aspects of test development, including electrical stimulation and measurement techniques, instrumentation selection, test architecture, product interfacing ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

Electrical Test Development Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink) Bastrop, TX SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

$79K - $103K/yr

Sr. Electrical Test Development Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink) Bastrop, TX SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more ...

Fireye, LLC

Test Development Engineer

Derry, NH · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Fireye is seeking a Test Development Engineer in Derry, NH! Fireye provides combustion and ... Demonstrated ability interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and procedures At ...

Actalent

Test Development Engineer

Tewksbury, MA · On-site

$75 - $80/hr

Create electrical schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard design tools * Develop and maintain automated test software for validation and production testing * Support integration ...

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Electrical Test Development Engineers are professionals who design, develop, and implement testing processes and equipment to ensure that electronic products and systems function correctly and meet quality standards. They create test plans, build automated test systems, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and analyze test data to improve product reliability. Their work is crucial in industries such as electronics manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace to ensure products are safe and perform as intended.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electrical test development engineer?

To thrive as an Electrical Test Development Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, test methodologies, and circuit analysis, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Experience with automated test equipment (ATE), programming languages like Python or LabVIEW, and familiarity with industry standards or certifications such as IPC or ISO are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and attention to detail set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure reliable product testing, efficient troubleshooting, and the delivery of high-quality electronic products.

What are some common challenges faced by electrical test development engineers during new product introduction (NPI)?

Electrical Test Development Engineers often encounter challenges such as rapidly adapting to evolving product designs, ensuring test coverage for both functionality and reliability, and integrating new test solutions within tight project timelines. Collaboration across cross-functional teams—like design, manufacturing, and quality assurance—is crucial to identify and resolve issues early. Additionally, balancing the need for thorough testing with cost and time constraints requires strong problem-solving skills and flexibility.

What is the difference between Electrical Test Development Engineer vs Electrical Test Technician?

AspectElectrical Test Development EngineerElectrical Test Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; certifications varyTechnical diploma or associate degree; relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, R&D departments, product development teamsManufacturing floors, testing labs, field testing sites
ResponsibilitiesDeveloping test procedures, designing test setups, analyzing test dataExecuting tests, troubleshooting, maintaining testing equipment

The Electrical Test Development Engineer focuses on creating and improving testing processes and designs, while the Electrical Test Technician primarily conducts tests and maintains testing equipment. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the engineer's role is more design and development-oriented, whereas the technician's role is more hands-on and operational.

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Electrical Test Development Engineer

Austin, TX • On-site

Flex Ltd.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
SENIOR ELECTRICAL TEST DEVELOPMENT JOB DESCRIPTION
To support our extraordinary teams who build innovative products and contribute to our growth, we are seeking a Senior Electrical Test Development Engineer located in Austin, Texas.
Reporting to the Test Development Manager, the Senior Electrical Test Development Engineer is responsible for architecting, developing, validating, and deploying automated functional test solutions for electronic products. The engineer will lead the electrical aspects of test development, including electrical stimulation and measurement techniques, instrumentation selection, test architecture, product interfacing, automation software integration, safety compliance, and manufacturing deployment.
This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with customers, design engineering teams, software developers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing personnel to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective production test systems.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience developing automated functional test systems for electronic products.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead and execute complete test development projects from concept through production deployment.
  • Strong understanding of interactions between:
    • Product hardware
    • Test software
    • Test fixtures
    • Instrumentation
    • Manufacturing environments
  • Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
  • Strong experience designing analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power interface circuits for automated test equipment and manufacturing applications.
  • Proficiency with NI TestStand.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C, or C#.
  • Experience with automated test instrumentation and measurement systems.
  • Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze technical documentation, schematics, functional requirements, and communication specifications.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with NI LabVIEW.
  • Experience with manufacturing test data collection and MES integration.
  • Familiarity with environmental test chambers and control systems.
  • Familiarity with leak test equipment and methodologies.
  • Experience developing test solutions for high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Experience performing Design for Testability (DFT) reviews.
  • Familiarity with RF measurement techniques and instrumentation.
  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Cadence OrCAD or Allegro.

Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy and Architecture
  • Collaborate with customers and design engineering teams to understand product functionality, performance requirements, and test coverage objectives.
  • Review product documentation including schematics, bills of material, functional specifications, communication protocols
  • Participate in Design for Testability (DFT) reviews and provide recommendations to improve product test coverage, access, and manufacturability.
  • Define overall test strategy and create comprehensive test plans.
  • Evaluate product technologies and determine requirements for:
    • Electrical interfaces
    • Power delivery
    • Communication protocols
    • Stimulation methods
    • Measurement techniques
    • Data collection and traceability
  • Develop system-level electrical architectures for automated test platforms.

Electrical Design and Hardware Development
  • Design electrical test solutions tailored to product-specific requirements.
  • Select and integrate appropriate test instrumentation including:
    • Oscilloscopes
    • Digital Multimeters (DMM)
    • Power Supplies
    • Signal Generators
    • Frequency Analyzers
    • RF Test Equipment
    • Environmental Test Equipment
    • Leak Test Systems
  • Design custom interface PCBs, breakout boards, adapter boards, and signal conditioning circuits and custom hardware required to support automated functional testing.
  • Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect documentation.
  • Develop electrical connection maps and collaborate with mechanical engineering teams on fixture design.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety standards and safe operating practices.
  • Generate tester Bills of Material (BOMs) and support component sourcing activities.
  • Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using tools such as Cadence OrCAD, Allegro, or equivalent platforms.
  • Support PCB prototype bring-up, debug, validation, and root-cause analysis activities.

Software and Automation Development
  • Develop and maintain automated test sequences using NI TestStand and other automation frameworks.
  • Develop instrument drivers, APIs, and test software modules using:
    • Python
    • C
    • C#
    • LabVIEW
    • Linux Scripting
  • Implement communication interfaces using industry-standard protocols.
  • Integrate data collection, traceability, and manufacturing execution system (MES) requirements into test solutions.
  • Support software validation and verification activities for production test systems.

Debug, Validation, and Deployment
  • Support tester assembly, integration, debug, and validation activities.
  • Develop preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and other support documentation.
  • Conduct internal and customer design reviews.
  • Support installation, qualification, and launch activities at manufacturing sites.
  • Travel as required to support deployment and production ramp activities.

Project and Technical Leadership
  • Provide electrical engineering input for test development quotations and project planning.
  • Contribute to project schedules, resource estimates, and risk assessments.
  • Provide regular project status updates to management and stakeholders.
  • Serve as the technical owner for assigned test development projects.

Technical Skills
Communication Protocols
Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Ethernet / TCP-IP
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth / BLE
  • CAN / CAN FD
  • RS-232 / RS-485
  • EtherCAT
  • I²C
  • SPI
  • 1-Wire
  • USB

Programming and Development Tools
  • NI TestStand
  • NI LabVIEW
  • Python
  • C
  • C#
  • Linux OS / Scripting
  • Git or other version control systems

Test Equipment
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Digital Multimeters
  • Power Supplies
  • Signal Generators
  • Frequency Analyzers
  • RF Test Equipment
  • Environmental Chambers
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Leak Test Systems

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 07-31-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-01-2026
Job Category
Design, Process & Technology Engineering
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
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