Senior Test & Integration Engineer

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Full Time Technical Gilbert, AZ, US

Senior Test & Integration Engineer

Position Summary

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Senior Test & Integration Engineer to architect and lead our new fixture‑based test program for electronic components and sub‑assemblies — cameras, LiDARs, radars, controllers, and related sensor hardware. This engineer will study how these systems actually communicate and behave once installed — power sequencing, communication buses, command/response behavior, firmware and configuration state — and translate that understanding into purpose‑built test fixtures, combining custom and off‑the‑shelf hardware, cabling, and software, that can validate a component as if it were already part of a live system.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role: you will set the technical direction, build the first fixtures yourself, and lead two Manufacturing Engineers in scaling the program.

Key Responsibilities

• System & Protocol Reverse Engineering — Analyze existing electronic assemblies (radars, LiDARs, cameras, controllers) to understand their power requirements, communication protocols, command/response structure, and firmware behavior when no complete documentation exists.
• Test Fixture Architecture — Design end-to-end bench test fixtures — hardware, cabling/harnessing, and control software — that emulate the system‑level environment a component would see once fully integrated, so it can be validated stand‑alone with confidence.
• Build vs. Buy Decisions — Determine which fixture elements to design and build in-house versus source commercially, balancing cost, schedule, and fidelity to the real operating environment.
• Software & Automation Development — Develop or direct the development of the software layer that drives each fixture — automated test sequencing, data capture, and pass/fail (and on) determination.
• Technical Leadership — Lead and mentor two Manufacturing Engineers, translating direction from the Director of Operations into a prioritized fixture build plan, and reviewing their fixture and procedure designs for technical soundness.
• Process Ownership — Own the transition of component verification from ad‑hoc, downstream testing (IRT/ATP/FAI) to structured, front‑loaded bench verification, driving a substantial reduction in total test hours and touch time.
• Data & Traceability — Ensure every test produces a clear pass/fail result plus supporting data (logs, measurements, configuration records) that is traceable to a specific serialized unit.
• Program Scalability — Build the fixture library and documentation so that new component types and future programs can be onboarded quickly using reusable infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Demonstrated experience reverse‑engineering electronic hardware and embedded/firmware behavior on complex systems (sensors, avionics, radar/LiDAR/camera systems, or similar) without complete OEM documentation.
• Strong background in electronics test — communication buses (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, SPI/I2C, RS‑422/485, or similar), power systems, and signal/continuity verification.
• Proven experience designing test fixtures or bench setups from the ground up, including cable/harness design and hardware selection.
• Software development experience for test automation and instrument/DUT control (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or comparable).
• Experience leading or mentoring other engineers on a technical program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing or integrating sensor payloads (radar, LiDAR, camera/vision systems) in a defense, aerospace, or autonomy environment.
• Familiarity with IRT, ATP, and FAI test and acceptance processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with andon‑style pass/fail reporting systems or automated test data logging.
• Prior experience standing up a test and integration function from scratch.

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