Test Engineer
On-sitePlainview, New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop detailed test plans and procedures in accordance with RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 requirements. Define support equipment, including wiring harnesses and instrumentation, then plan, conduct, and evaluate internal risk-reduction tests. Coordinate schedules with certified external laboratories, supervise testing activities while maintaining detailed logs, and collect data to generate Qualification Test Reports. Provide regular status updates to Engineering and Program Managers. Requires five years of experience, proficiency in EMI testing and test equipment, and the ability to lift 15 pounds. Cox & Company provides full-lifecycle support to aerospace OEMs and suppliers globally.
Required Qualifications
- comprehensive knowledge of aerospace industry testing standards
- Develop detailed test plans and procedures in accordance with RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-461 requirements
- Define and specify necessary support equipment, including wiring harnesses, electrical interfaces, vibration fixtures, instrumentation, and test setup diagrams
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate internal risk-reduction tests at Cox and Company
- Collect, analyze, and organize testing data to generate comprehensive Qualification Test Reports for customers and management
- Provide regular testing status updates to Engineering Managers and Program Managers
- Coordinate test schedules with certified external laboratories and manage customer test witnessing
- Supervise testing at external laboratories while maintaining accurate, detailed activity logs
- Expert level operating spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, programmable power quality supplies, pin injection generators, data loggers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters (DMMs)
- Deep technical understanding of conducted and radiated emissions, as well as RF susceptibility and immunity testing
- Practical knowledge of EMI test antennas (rod, biconical, double-ridged horn, magnetic loop) and injection transformers used for conductive susceptibility testing
- Proven ability to configure complex EMI and environmental test setups, including semi-anechoic chambers, thermal chambers, and vibration shakers
- Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, including wire crimping, component soldering, and test fixture assembly
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of five years of related experience
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to traverse production facility
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with automated EMC test software suites (e.g., TILE, EMC32, or LabWindows/CVI) is highly desirable
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