Hardware Integration & Test Engineer III

Overview

GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY: Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits.

We’re not just reaching for the stars—we’re engineering them. Let’s innovate the infinite, together.

A DAY IN THE LIFE: As a Hardware Integration & Test Engineer III
, you’ll take a lead role in validating complex hardware and system performance across advanced aerospace programs. You’ll independently develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, design test infrastructure, and troubleshoot integration challenges. Working cross-functionally with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams, you’ll ensure products meet performance, reliability, and program requirements while continuously improving test capabilities.

Applicants must currently hold an ACTIVE U.S. security clearance.

• Develop Comprehensive Test Strategies: Identify testable product and program requirements and develop detailed test plans to validate functionality, performance, and system behavior.
• Author Verification & Acceptance Procedures: Write Design Verification and Acceptance Test Procedures to support engineering development, qualification, and production testing.
• Design Test Infrastructure: Design, develop, and maintain test fixtures, cables, interfaces, and custom test setups for new and evolving hardware products.
• Lead Failure Investigation & Debug: Investigate test failures, debug hardware and software test setups, identify root causes, and present findings and recommendations during Test Review Boards.
• Support Integration & System Testing: Collaborate closely with hardware and software engineering teams to support product integration, system-level testing, and complex troubleshooting efforts.
• Improve Test Effectiveness: Partner with manufacturing operations to improve test readability, reliability, repeatability, and overall test infrastructure alignment with product requirements.

• Advanced Hardware Testing: Developing and executing complex hardware and system-level tests for integrated electronic systems.
• Root Cause Analysis: Diagnosing failures through schematic review, CCA troubleshooting, and methodical debugging techniques.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Working independently while coordinating effectively across engineering, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Technical Communication: Documenting, tracking, and clearly presenting technical issues, test results, and corrective actions to stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5 or more years of experience in hardware integration, testing, or related engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and environmental test chambers.
• Strong ability to read schematics and troubleshoot circuit card assemblies (CCAs).
• Experience testing or integrating complex hardware and system-level products.
• Proven ability to document, track, and present technical findings and test results.
• Ability to manage multiple test efforts concurrently and provide accurate development estimates.
• Knowledge of Linux environments is a plus.
• Applicants must currently hold an ACTIVE U.S. security clearance.

The starting base salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 per year
, depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA &…