Senior Test Engineer

15 hours ago
Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States Palomar Products, Inc. Full-time $140,000 - $170,000/year
Would you like to work on mission-critical secure communication systems used in real aerospace and defense applications? Would you value a role where you sit close to R&D, supporting complex product development while developing into a Systems or Design Engineer over time? Do you want to join a highly respected engineering organisation known for cutting-edge technology, strong technical leadership, and long-term career growth? If so, this is a rare opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing current and next-generation secure communication systems supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will sit at the heart of product development — working closely with engineering teams across hardware, software, and systems to support R&D, integration, and system validation. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will:
• Support R&D activities for current and future product generations
• Define, document, and interpret system test requirements
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures
• Perform functional, qualification, and system integration testing
• Debug software builds, identify defects, and produce test reports
• Design and build test fixtures for system integration and automated testing
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical issues The ideal Senior Test Engineer will bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
• 3+ years of relevant testing experience within engineering environments
• Experience supporting testing within R&D or product development
• 1–2 years’ experience using LabVIEW/Python for automated testing
• Familiarity with Python or C for debugging or test automation
• Strong understanding of electronic systems and test equipment
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Git, and defect tracking systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across engineering teams
• U.
S. Citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance

Location:
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (9/80 Schedule + Potential for 1 Hybrid Day Once Up to Speed) Compensation : Up to $170k (some flex for the ideal candidate) This Senior Test Engineer opportunity offers exposure to complex, mission-critical aerospace systems, strong technical mentorship, and clear progression into Systems or Design Engineering within a growing, high-technology organisation. All suitable applicants will be contacted within one working day. Interviews are ongoing, so apply today to avoid missing out

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