Test Engineer; PXIe architecture and NI TestStand

Job Title

Required Skills & Experience
• 10+ years overall experience in test system software & test hardware development
• Able to handle ITAR data.
• Strong knowledge in handling NI PXI, PCI Hardware ( DAQ Cards, Chassis). Integrate 3rd party hardware.
• Experience in development/ Upgrading automated test equipment, avionics, aerospace programs is a plus.
• Experience in developing automated testing equipment for production testing of mixed-signal products and sub-assemblies for MIL/Aerospace applications including analog circuits, embedded microprocessors and FPGAs, and supporting circuitry and power supplies.
• Knowledge of RS422/RS232, ARINC 429, AFDX interface knowledge, TCP/IP & Ethernet, UDP and such communication standards, I/O protocols and interfaces (I2C, SPI, JTAG, RS-485, MIL-STD-1553, etc)
• Experience in managing Software code repositories and continuous integration/deployment
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting and commissioning of new test systems
• Skilled in the use of common test bench equipment such as multimeters, DAQs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, RF and optical spectrum analyzers
• Proficient in NI LabVIEW, experience with Phyton is a plus
• Experience in reading schematics and with test equipment failure analysis
• Experience with prototyping solutions and bench testing methodology
• Experience in testing to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, RTCA/DO-160 and IPC-610 requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Prior Aerospace Experience

Job Description
• Handle National Instrument PXI based test equipment. ( Repair & upgrade)
• Support and maintain acceptance test stations in production and support
• Integrate 3rd Party hardware to existing test equipment for performance improvements.
• Provided high level technical support for all testing related issues – diagnosis and priority resolution of "line-down" situations
• Develop automation system architectures, frameworks, and test tools
• Develop Lab View applications to test production hardware
• Manufacturing personnel including operator training in software use and system calibration
• Design Production databases for optimal structure and long-term usage
• Advise technicians on procedural questions or issues
• Review questionable test results and provide recommended actions
• Author and maintain procedural documents for test operators to reference in the performance of production testing