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Advanced Test Engineer - Avionics Systems
Real Time ConsultingUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Apr 2026
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REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)—POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Advanced Test Engineer - Avionics Systems
ABOUT THE JOB:
We are looking for a skilled test engineer to design and develop rack and stack Automated Test Equipment (ATE) using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment, adapters, cable sets, test cases and test scripts to validate the functionality and performance of aerospace products / Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
REQUIRED SKILLS:
PREFERRED SKILLS:
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Real Time Consulting (RTC) exists to partner outstanding engineering talent to support our clients’ success. Unsurpassed service is delivered to our clients by upholding responsibility, teamwork and quality. Our primary commitment is to help our clients. Since 1997, RTC has been protecting and enhancing lives with safe, reliable, innovative solutions, providing full life-cycle design, development and testing of EMBEDDED ENGINEERING SYSTEMS and SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS with Program Management and Consulting Services. Our employees average 20+ years of versatile and accomplished expertise to our clients, driving continuous innovation forward. Employee’s innovative and analytical ideas are cultivated while maintaining the big picture vision in a fast-paced, changing environment. Our corporate values are to Uphold Responsibility, Support People, Promote Teamwork and Deliver Quality!
This position may require exposure to software, source code or technology that is subject to US export control laws and regulations (i.e., International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations). To comply with these requirements, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce, as applicable.
RTCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with RTCo is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, rel
JOB TITLE: Advanced Test Engineer - Avionics Systems
ABOUT THE JOB:
We are looking for a skilled test engineer to design and develop rack and stack Automated Test Equipment (ATE) using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment, adapters, cable sets, test cases and test scripts to validate the functionality and performance of aerospace products / Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in test engineering or related role
- Strong knowledge of test methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Experience with hardware/software integration and working knowledge of general-purpose test equipment
- Experience designing ATEs and executing test cases and test scripts
- Experience designing and developing Level 1 (on aircraft) / Level 2 (LRU level) end item test equipment and integrating on the hardware to validate the functionality and performance of aerospace products
- Experience executing tests and analyzing test results to identify defects and areas for improvement in aerospace products
- Familiar with compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for aerospace products
- Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and specifications for aerospace products
- Experience with creating technical documents and developing Test requirements from System requirements along with experience in DO-178, DO-254, DO-160
- Familiar with Python scripting for test
- Familiar with C language programming
- Familiar with LabWindows/CVI
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Accountable and takes ownership of assigned tasks
- Self-motivated and takes initiative to get things done
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience testing products utilizing real-time operating systems (RTOS) as well as products with multithreaded environments
- Experience in ClearCase/ClearQuest, DOORS, BITBUCKET
- Experience providing recommendations for product enhancements and process improvements for aerospace products
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Real Time Consulting (RTC) exists to partner outstanding engineering talent to support our clients’ success. Unsurpassed service is delivered to our clients by upholding responsibility, teamwork and quality. Our primary commitment is to help our clients. Since 1997, RTC has been protecting and enhancing lives with safe, reliable, innovative solutions, providing full life-cycle design, development and testing of EMBEDDED ENGINEERING SYSTEMS and SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS with Program Management and Consulting Services. Our employees average 20+ years of versatile and accomplished expertise to our clients, driving continuous innovation forward. Employee’s innovative and analytical ideas are cultivated while maintaining the big picture vision in a fast-paced, changing environment. Our corporate values are to Uphold Responsibility, Support People, Promote Teamwork and Deliver Quality!
This position may require exposure to software, source code or technology that is subject to US export control laws and regulations (i.e., International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations). To comply with these requirements, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce, as applicable.
RTCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with RTCo is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, rel
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