Test Automation Engineer

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will own comprehensive test engineering for Special Projects hardware from early bring-up through production ramp You will define what gets tested, where it gets tested, how the measurement is made, how limits are defended, and how test data drives action across design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and operations This role is hands-on and production-facing You will build test stations, fixtures, harnesses, instrumentation racks, automated sequences, data pipelines, and operator workflows for incoming component test, development / bring-up test, qualification / reliability test, in-process checks, and end-of-line acceptance Define and own test architecture spanning incoming inspection, bench bring-up, in-process checks, qualification/reliability, and end-of-line acceptance — including measurement design, ATE/fixture architecture, limits, and production handoff Design and build production-grade test fixtures, harnesses, load banks, safety interlocks, and instrumentation racks; integrate instruments including DMMs, oscilloscopes, SMUs, electronic loads, programmable power supplies, hipot/insulation testers, LCR meters, DAQ, and machine-vision systems Develop and maintain automated test sequences in Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, or equivalent; build structured data capture with full traceability across station, DUT, instrument, calibration, operator, limits, and results Commission stations on the floor, support pilot builds, drive run-at-rate readiness, and troubleshoot false rejects, yield drops, station drift, fixture wear, supplier escapes, and intermittent failures Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering on DFT and failure isolation, Supplier Quality on incoming drift and containment, and Operations on usability and serviceability; codify reusable infrastructure including sequencer libraries, fixture standards, limits-as-data, and troubleshooting runbooks Benefits Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA 100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees 401k Flexible vacation policy Practical knowledge of MSA/Gauge R&R, Cpk, SPC, false reject rate, and root cause analysis across design, fixture, software, and supplier failure modes Bachelor’s degree in EE, Electronics, Mechatronics, Physics, or related STEM — or equivalent direct experience Strong electrical test and measurement fundamentals: accuracy, uncertainty, grounding, shielding, isolation, calibration, and safety 5+ years in test engineering, ATE/EOL development, hardware bring-up, or manufacturing test Hands-on experience with Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, or equivalent automated test frameworks Proven track record taking at least one test station or automated test platform from requirements through production commissioning Owned an end-of-line station from zero to volume with accountability for takt, FPY, false reject, uptime, and escape rate MES/data pipeline integration using SQL, REST, MQTT, or OPC-UA High-current/high-power test experience including electronic loads, isolated measurement, and stored energy safety PCB/breakout-board design for custom test interfaces, signal conditioning, or protection circuits Familiarity with IEC 61010, NFPA 70E, MIL-STD, JEDEC, or similar electrical safety and reliability standards Masters degree in related STEM fields To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State #J-18808-Ljbffr Hadrian