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Salary: USD 40 - 52 / hourly
Mach Industries, founded in 2023, is a rapidly growing defense technology company with ~350 employees focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The company operates with startup agility while delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems for the U.S. and its allies.
You will serve as a hands-on Test Specialist, independently planning, preparing, executing, and troubleshooting electrical and hardware tests for prototype and production systems. Working closely with Test Engineering, Electrical Design Engineers, and other engineering teams, you will own the full test lifecycle from setup through results analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing hardware requirements, schematics, block diagrams, and interface documentation to identify test objectives, risks, and coverage gaps
- Independently determining what to test and how, including instrumentation selection, test configurations, measurements, and pass/fail criteria
- Creating, reviewing, and maintaining test plans, acceptance test procedures (ATPs), checklists, and test instructions
- Building, configuring, and verifying test setups using bench instruments, DAQ systems, harnesses, fixtures, and automated test equipment
- Performing hardware bring-up, functional verification, integration tests, and repeatable bench testing with minimal supervision
- Executing procedures safely and consistently while capturing traceable results, anomalies, deviations, and configuration details
- Independently troubleshooting failed tests and unexpected hardware behavior using schematics, measurements, and systematic isolation techniques
- Distinguishing DUT failures from test fixture, instrumentation, wiring, software, or procedure issues; reproducing and characterizing failures
- Documenting findings, communicating technical evidence, and working with engineers and manufacturing teams to identify root causes and verify corrective actions
- Improving procedures, test coverage, fixtures, and automated test workflows based on results and lessons learned
- Preparing concise test reports and maintaining accurate records, equipment configurations, and revision-controlled procedures
- Providing technical guidance to Test Technicians on setup, test execution, troubleshooting, and laboratory practices
The role requires availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed. ITAR compliance is required: applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
**Requirements:**
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical, electronics, avionics, or hardware testing, or equivalent demonstrated capability
- Demonstrated ability to plan and perform tests independently, not just follow existing procedures
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical requirements
- Proficiency using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and related test equipment
- Experience writing test procedures, defining pass/fail criteria, documenting results, and systematically troubleshooting failures
- Strong communication, technical documentation, and problem-solving skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience with aerospace or defense hardware, embedded electronics, avionics, or system integration testing
- Experience with NI DAQ hardware, LabVIEW, automated test equipment, and test fixtures
- Familiarity with common hardware interfaces such as CAN, UART, RS-422/485, Ethernet, and discrete I/O
- Experience supporting product development, design verification, acceptance testing, or production failure analysis
- Associate degree or technical training in electronics or a related discipline; engineering degree is a plus
