Test System Design Engineer - AKKODIS E&T, LLC : Job Details

Lead Test Systems Design Engineer GRAND RAPIDS

The Lead Test Systems Design Engineer – Avionics will design and develop automated test systems (ATEs) and test programs for design verification and production testing of electronic avionics assemblies. This will include the management of requirements, design of electronic circuits and development of test software to attain full test automation, as well as integration of hardware & software into complete system.

Responsibilities:

• Designs ATEs, hardware and software on new product development programs and replacement of existing test systems, supporting a variety of complex electronic aerospace applications.
• Leads development of the test equipment through all phases of the project: Planning, Requirements, Architecture, Hardware/Software Design, Integration, Verification.
• Influences overall test strategy, test data analytics, and board test strategies for manufacturing.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies test engineering techniques & procedures.
• Controls schedules, forecasting and budgets on the TE development execution.
• Generates test software and designs electrical test hardware, leads corresponding design reviews
• Works closely with the R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Software design experience.
• 5+ years of experience Test Systems Design developing automated test systems for complex electronic products, or electrical systems design, or similar.
• Circuit design capability for test equipment (signal conditioning, signal conversion, stimulus synthesis, filtering cable harness design, etc.).

• Reside in or Relocate to Grand Rapids, MI - An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with processor-based electronics hardware, especially with respect to test and diagnostics.
• Proficiency in software development using National Instruments TestStand, C/C++/C#, LabWindows/CVI.
• Familiarity with interfaces including but not limited to analog, discrete, RS-232/422/485, ARINC 429/664/825, etc.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and achieve milestones and deliverables.
• Systems engineering approach to development.

The base pay range for this position is $90,000-$150000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. You are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on May 1st 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit 8/3/2023 The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers