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ATE (Automated Test Equipment) Systems Engineer
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$94,467 / year median in Alabama
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description A client in Huntsville, AL within the Defense/Aerospace electronics manufacturing and depot repair seeking a hands-on Automated Test Equipment Engineer to develop, integrate, troubleshoot, and sustain test systems for radar, RF, avionics, and defense electronic assemblies. This role supports new ATE development, depot repair capability, production test, engineering verification, and legacy system sustainment.
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Engineering Design & Integration:
- Develop ATE system architectures for RF, radar, avionics, and electronic assemblies.
- Select and integrate COTS instrumentation, interface adapters, switching, loads, supplies, fixtures, and custom electronics.
- Support test station bring-up, calibration, validation, and troubleshooting.
Software & Automation:
- Develop or support automated test software using C#, Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar tools.
- Translate manual test procedures and engineering requirements into repeatable automated test sequences.
- Capture test data, failure modes, and configuration information for engineering and repair use.
Sustainment & Product Support:
- Diagnose issues in deployed or legacy ATE systems.
- Lead obsolescence mitigation, test procedure updates, configuration control, and product improvement efforts.
- Support depot repair, production test, engineering verification, and customer demonstrations.
Technical Coordination:
- Track risks, dependencies, technical blockers, and task-level progress across multiple ATE efforts.
- Support bid and proposal activity with technical concepts, estimates, assumptions, and risk identification.
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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements B.S. in EE , Systems Engineering, or a related technical field 5+ years in radar systems, RF electronics, or test systems engineering Hands on experience with ATE development, HWIL (hardware in the loop) systems, RF test instruments, or automated test solutions.- Familiarity with radar signal processing concepts and system verification.
- Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, or similar automation tools is highly desired.
- Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams with minimal supervision.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and system interfaces.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance