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Electrical Test Engineer
8500 Balboa Blvd Northridge, CA 91329 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Electrical Test Engineer opportunity located in Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, execute, and document test procedures for analog, digital, RF, and optical systems.
- Operate and interpret results from a wide range of test equipment, including:
- Digital Multimeters (DMMs), Oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometry, and Digital Acquisition Systems.
- Use of 1149.1 JTAG, FPGA boards, microprocessor kits, and power block evaluation kits.
- Design structured test cases for:
- Analog systems: amplifiers, power supplies, PSRR, noise/ripple/phase measurements, EMI/EMC compliance.
- Digital systems: I²C/SPI/UART/DAQ, Ethernet (802.3), PCIe compliance, network debugging (Wireshark/packet analysis).
- RF systems: noise floor, output power, spectrum analysis, BUCs/LNAs testing.
- Optical systems: EDFAs, LNFAs, VOAs, optical power measurements, and signal modulation.
- Develop automation scripts and GUIs for test execution and reporting (Python, SCPI, pytest, LabView, Vivado, or equivalent).
- Build and maintain rack setups and test infrastructure, integrating evaluation kits and Linux/Python-based systems.
- Collaborate with component vendors and internal stakeholders to define test requirements and develop validation programs.
- Generate clean, detailed, and reproducible test artifacts (CSV files, logs, test data) and deliver clear test reports with defined pass/fail criteria.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proficiency in Ohm’s Law, schematic reading, and drawing interpretation.
- Hands-on experience with DMMs and Oscilloscopes.
- Basic scripting/automation skills (SCPI).
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Analog: Test design for gain amplifiers, power supplies, EMI/EMC compliance.
- Digital: Bus protocol testing, compliance testing (Ethernet/PCIe), network debugging.
- RF: Spectrum analysis, noise floor and output power testing, RF amplifier validation.
- Optical: Fiber amplifier testing, optical power measurements, signal modulation.
- Software/Automation: Python (pytest), SCPI scripting, test automation frameworks, GUI development.
- Experience with FPGA images, Linux/Windows software packages, and working with vendors on test program development.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Northridge, Los Angeles, CA.
- Pay Rate Range: $60-90/hr.
- Must be U.S. citizens
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jessica Dunkinson
I began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone’s time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is “don’t make excuses, make improvements”. I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world.
I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica