Independent Contractor Electronics Test Engineer Jobs in Florida

The Test Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, executing, and documenting testing activities for advanced power electronics, battery systems, embedded electronics, and electromechanical products throughout the product lifecycle. This position supports product development from prototype validation through Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP), ensuring products meet performance, reliability, quality, and customer requirements prior to deployment. The role works closely with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues, improve product performance, develop test processes, and support successful product qualification and production readiness.

Product Testing & Validation

• Develop, execute, and maintain engineering test plans and procedures for power electronics, battery systems, embedded electronics, and electromechanical products.
• Perform functional, electrical, environmental, reliability, and system-level testing throughout product development and production.
• Support verification and validation activities for prototypes, qualification units, and Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) hardware.
• Execute production acceptance testing and evaluate product performance against specifications and requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, reliability, repeatability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Product Bring-Up & Troubleshooting

• Perform initial bring-up and evaluation of new hardware and integrated systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, firmware, software, and system integration issues.
• Utilize laboratory test equipment to evaluate system performance, diagnose failures, and verify corrective actions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to support root cause investigations and engineering decision-making.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers to resolve technical issues and improve overall product performance.

Test Development & Process Improvement

• Develop engineering test procedures, acceptance test procedures, automated test methods, and manufacturing test processes.
• Support product qualification testing to applicable military and commercial standards.
• Continuously improve test methods, equipment, and processes to increase throughput, repeatability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Assist in the transition of products from development into manufacturing by establishing robust production test processes.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including test plans, procedures, qualification reports, acceptance test reports, and failure analysis reports.
• Maintain traceability between product requirements, test procedures, and verification results.
• Document test results, observations, corrective actions, and recommendations.
• Support engineering change activities, customer documentation, and product qualification packages.

Production & Customer Support

• Support manufacturing and LRIP activities by troubleshooting production issues and improving test processes.
• Partner with manufacturing engineers to improve yield, reduce test cycle times, and enhance production efficiency.
• Assist with customer demonstrations, product evaluations, qualification events, and field testing activities.
• Occasionally travel to customer sites, test facilities, and field exercises to support product integration, validation, and customer acceptance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, manufacturability, and long-term reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience using electronic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads, programmable power supplies, data acquisition systems, and power analyzers.
• Ability to interpret engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills involving electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Experience creating technical reports, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in product testing, validation, or manufacturing support.
• Experience with power electronics, battery systems, energy storage systems, or hybrid power solutions.
• Experience testing embedded systems, communications equipment, or military products.
• Familiarity with CAN bus communications, data acquisition systems, and automated test equipment.
• Knowledge of qualification testing to military and commercial standards.
• Experience supporting product development from prototype through production.
• Experience with failure analysis and root cause corrective action methodologies.
• Experience supporting Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) or new product introduction activities.
• Exposure to manufacturing process improvement, yield enhancement, and production test optimization.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Product Testing and Validation
• Electrical and Electromechanical Troubleshooting
• Test Procedure Development
• Root Cause Analysis
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Engineering Documentation
• Qualification and Acceptance Testing
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Manufacturing Test Support
• Process Improvement and Continuous Improvement

Behavioral Competencies

• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative and Accountability
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Adaptability and Learning Agility
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Organization and Time Management
• Quality and Reliability Mindset

Leadership Competencies

• Sound Technical Judgment
• Decision Making Based on Data
• Ownership of Outcomes
• Cross-Functional Influence
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Commitment to Mission Success and Product Excellence