Test Engineer
Tucson, AZ - USA
Job Summary
Test Engineer
Tucson AZ
Company Overview
Ondas is building a new kind of intelligence company one designed for a world where speed autonomy and decision advantage matter more than ever. By combining multi-domain platforms advanced sensing secure networks and AI-enabled analytics Ondas helps defense government and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision-ready insights when and where they matter most.
Ondas Sentinel is Ondas defense division purpose-built to deliver capabilities for the Department of Defense and allied ministries of defense. The division brings together advanced autonomous systems mission technologies and intelligence solutions that help customers create persistent awareness operate with confidence and make faster decisions in complex and contested environments.
The Stratospheric ISR business unit within Ondas Sentinel is focused on one of the most unique mission areas in aerospace and defense: manufacturing and operating high-altitude stratospheric balloon systems. Few companies in the world can do this work at operational scale. That means our teams are not simply maintaining existing systems; they are building new capabilities solving first-of-their-kind challenges and helping define what persistent.
Job Description
The Test Engineer will work closely across all engineering teams to develop and conduct tests on all systems including Avionics platforms. Additionally they will be involved in developing and training on a variety of software and analytical equipment to support World Views Stratospheric ISR and Remote Sensing endeavors.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct unit and system level testing on flight avionics platforms
- Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures
- Maintain all test related procedures to optimize throughput and efficiencies
- Work closely with other engineering disciplines in an integrated team environment
- Conduct detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis to determine failure mechanisms of components and systems
- Ensure test lab equipment and layouts are documented and designed to meet production needs
- Develop maintain and train on all test software and analytical equipment
- Monitor and implement project test plans ensuring timely delivery of corporate objectives
- Define vehicle configuration requirements per test phase
- Execute integrated product tests and perform data reduction
- Support test & integration prior to launch operations
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited course of study in engineering math or science or equivalent experience
- Ability to interface with a multidisciplinary technical team to design quality accelerated life tests troubleshoot on-tool failures conduct root cause analysis and prepare reports
- Ability to read and interpret engineering standards requirements & technical drawings
- Curiosity to understand avionics at a component and system level
- Capability to prioritize and project manage
- Experience setting up and programming data acquisition systems is preferred
- Willingness to do hands on work
- Desire to work in a cooperative fast paced and dynamic environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Bonus Points
- On-console experience conducting testing of complex systems
- Experience conducting test and evaluation of avionics platforms
- Ability to build and maintain test equipment
- Experience with environmental testing
- Experience with electrical or mechanical systems
- Experience on rapid development programs
What We Offer
You will work side by side with experts in emerging technology gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of the you as a person not just a team member.
Our Tucson workplace is designed to support collaboration focus and well-being with an on-site environment that keeps supply chain manufacturing engineering quality and program teamsclosely connectedto the mission.
We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage Lean In Create Care and Own. Together these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.
Some Final Notes
The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team which means your responsibilities may shift or expand over time as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting!
At Ondas Sentinel we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate belonging and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from every background and life experience because we know our differences make us stronger.
World View is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race sex age handicap religion national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
World View sets the standard for stratospheric exploration via high-altitude balloons. Offering remote sensing, C4ISR and asset monitoring via stratospheric balloons, along with future space tourism and research and education offerings.