Test EngineerTucson, AZEngineering – Test Engineering /Full-Time /On-siteapply for this job$80,000 - $100,000 a year
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’ U.S.based defense division, purpose-built to deliver U.S.made, U.S.delivered 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 View’s 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
Bachelor's 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 future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package...
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