Avionics Test Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Avionics Test Systems Engineer role is onsite in Redmond, WA, with occasional travel of up to 50%; compensation is $120,000–$155,000 per year. The engineer supports satellite hardware testing by preparing electrical and avionics test racks for customer use. The role designs, integrates, and validates test racks and harnesses, ensuring they are calibrated, electrically sound, and compliant with applicable standards. It also supports troubleshooting, documentation, automation collaboration, and customer acceptance testing.

What you'll do

• Design and validate avionics and electrical test racks and harnesses
• conduct calibration, noise testing, and MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 compliance checks
• validate instrumentation, grounding, shielding, and power distribution
• support integration, trial runs, and troubleshooting
• document procedures and results
• collaborate with software engineers on automation and control
• interface with customers for acceptance testing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

avionics test systems

electrical engineering

satellite hardware

test racks

mil-std-461

do-160

redmond wa

3md inc.

$120k–$155k/year

occasional travel

medical dental vision 401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• disability and life insurance
• up to six scheduled paid holidays
• PTO based on service
• paid volunteer time
• and applicable paid sick leave.

Why this role

Combines avionics test-rack validation with satellite hardware testing and customer acceptance testing.

About the employer

3MD Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.