Hardware Integration and Test Engineer Verified today

Role Summary

The Hardware Integration and Test Engineer performs hands-on integration, bring-up, and testing of satellite hardware systems and components. You will focus on electrical and hardware validation, troubleshooting, and verification throughout the development and manufacturing lifecycle, working closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

This position is 100% onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Travel less than 10%.

What You Will Do

• Perform hardware bring-up, functional testing, and verification of satellite electrical systems, circuit boards, and assemblies
• Integrate newly built hardware into larger subsystem and system-level configurations
• Use electrical engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, DMMs) to validate and troubleshoot hardware
• Analyze electrical schematics, PCB layouts, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams to support integration and debug activities
• Identify, isolate, and resolve hardware defects at the unit and system level
• Develop detailed hardware test plans, test cases, and test procedures
• Document test results, debug findings, and provide progress reports to engineering leadership
• Support updates to training materials and technical documentation related to hardware integration and logistics support
• Ensure all test processes comply with required industry and aerospace standards
• Collaborate with vendors to review electrical and mechanical interface specifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar with coursework in digital/analog circuit design
• Minimum two years of hands-on experience with hardware integration, hardware bring-up, circuit board testing, or electrical system verification
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical drawings
• Experience using electrical lab equipment during debugging and test activities
• Proficient in Microsoft 365

Desired Skills

• Experience with hardware system engineering lifecycle tools
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium or similar
• Familiarity with Python, Linux, Bash, or similar for test automation and data collection
• Hands-on circuit board troubleshooting, power-on testing, signal probing, or mixed-signal debug experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing or walking on hard surfaces
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Daily use of laptop, computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, and occasionally headset

Additional Requirements

All candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen. To conform to U.S. Government ITAR regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Best-in-class benefit program with generous employer paid portion
• 401(k) matching on Day ONE
• Paid Time Off (vacation and sick days) and 11 paid holidays
• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff
• Adjustable stand-up desks
• Employee referral bonus program
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
• Company golf outings and social events