Production Test Engineer I​/II

WORK LOCATION:

San Luis Obispo, CA

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

SALARY RANGE:
The anticipated salary range for this role is $90,000 to $130,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Production Test Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working on electrical designs or embedded systems and a passion for working on complex systems such as drones, medical devices, or consumer electronics. This role requires a solid foundation in engineering principles, excellent problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

As a Production Test Engineer at Redwire Defense Tech, you will assist in the design, development, and testing of systems and components for our innovative products. You will work closely with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams to ensure our system’s successful integration and performance. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing test plans, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our products and processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.

• Develop production test solutions for in‑house developed hardware and software
• Write automation software to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems
• Work closely with and provide feedback to responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to drive increased product reliability and yield
• Provide design feedback for new products to improve testing and reliability
• Root‑cause test failures to ensure issues are understood and develop and implement mitigations as part of a process of continuous improvement
• Perform calibration and maintenance on all test systems
• Prepare test documentation including procedures, statements of work, change orders, and others
• Train technicians and inspectors on test processes and equipment
• Support the design and development of flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or physics
• 2+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering in a production environment
• 2+ years of programming experience
• Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements
• Experience designing or testing PCBs
• Experience with Python, C++
• Experience developing software or firmware to enable automated testing of electrical assemblies
• Experience in implementing robust testing and validation processes for electrical assemblies
• Knowledge of communication protocols and networking
• Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing
• Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
• Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans
• Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn‑in
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Communication:
  Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team Player:
  Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Attention to Detail:
  High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan

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