Engineer, Electrical System Test

Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and materials. The Electrical System Test Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of aircraft systems, ensuring accurate lab configurations and conducting thorough testing to validate system performance.

Responsibilities:

• Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams, and test setup schematics for simulator and laboratory environments
• Develop bench-level electrical interconnect drawings for test rigs, iron bird systems, and component-level validation setups, including pinouts, shielding, routing specifications, and simulator-to-hardware connections
• Generate and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), signal routing documentation, and configuration-controlled as-built drawings aligned with program standards
• Define pin-to-pin wiring between LRUs and test equipment, power distribution for test benches, and grounding/signal reference schemes
• Translate test requirements into lab wiring configurations to simulate aircraft systems
• Support installation of sensors, actuators, and electrical load banks
• Support lab readiness for test execution, including coordination of power and load simulation setups
• Interpret aircraft and laboratory electrical schematics, system interface documents, and test requirements to develop executable lab configurations
• Perform engineering-level troubleshooting of test configurations and electrical interfaces, distinct from technician-level execution
• Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance and functionality
• Conduct testing and gather data to support system validation and verification
• Generate reports to document test results and provide recommendations for system improvements
• Develop and execute test campaigns and review/analyze data to support system validation and verification
• Maintain and update lab equipment, software, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• 3+ years' experience with electrical CAD and wiring design tools (for example, 3DX Electrical, Capital Harness, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
• Familiarity with aircraft systems and subsystems, including avionics, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation tools such as DAQ systems, oscilloscopes, and signal conditioners
• Experience with requirements and configuration-tracking documentation systems
• Active Listening: Strive to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed, value-based decisions
• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points to formulate the best solution
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrate the highest level of commitment and drive to see projects through
• Teamwork and Team Building: Contribute to a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills work together effectively and hold themselves accountable to shared goals
• Strong Business Communication: Use professional language and tone in all forms of communication