Electrical Test Engineer

salientmotion· Hardware Engineering
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📍 Torrance, CA💰 USD 110K–130K

About this role

**Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements**

Who We Are

We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about building the financial infrastructure behind cutting-edge hardware, let's chat!

We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.

A couple other things:

  • We offer a lot of autonomy
  • We like to run lean for impact
  • We have great benefits
  • We are well funded, and already generating revenue
  • We're currently in Torrance, CA, but will be moving into a new facility in Hawthorne, CA in the summer!

What you'll do:

This role focuses on the electrical side of qualification: EMI/EMC, power quality, electrical performance, and environmental testing of power electronics, including instrumentation and data acquisition. The role includes witnessing tests at customer and partner sites both domestically and abroad and leverages our in-house EMI/EMC capability.

  • Plan, write, and execute electrical qualification and acceptance test procedures for PSUs, power electronics, and integrated LRUs.
  • Develop test plans and reports to DO-160G and MIL-STD-810H, including EMI/EMC, power input, voltage spike, and electrical performance testing to support qualification as well as unit acceptance testing.
  • Design and build electrical test setups, instrumentation, harnessing, and data acquisition configurations.
  • Execute and analyze EMI/EMC testing, including emissions and susceptibility, leveraging the in-house EMI/EMC tent.
  • Manage testing at outsourced labs and witness tests at customer and partner facilities, domestically and internationally.
  • Coordinate test schedules, witness points, and acceptance criteria with customers and labs.
  • Analyze test data, identify electrical failure modes, and drive root-cause/corrective action with design and firmware engineering.

What you need:

  • B.S. in Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of qualification or environmental test experience on aerospace, defense, or comparable hardware.
  • Hands-on experience executing DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 electrical and EMI/EMC test campaigns.
  • Proficiency with electrical test instrumentation, oscilloscopes, spectrum/EMI receivers, DAQ systems, and data analysis.
  • Strong technical writing for test plans and reports.
  • U.S. Person status required per ITAR.
  • Ability to travel internationally (valid passport required).

Nice to have:

  • Experience with power electronics, motor drives, power supplies, or motor control hardware.
  • Deep EMI/EMC test familiarity, including chamber/tent operation.
  • Familiarity with CANbus and digital communication interfaces.
  • Exposure to Part 23 & 25 certification environments.
  • Experience working with third-party test labs and witnessing customer acceptance testing.

What we have to offer:

We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.

  • Competitive compensation: $110,000 to $130,000 base salary + equity
  • Exceptional healthcare benefits — Medical is 100% covered by the company
  • Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
  • Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Electrical Test Engineer role at salientmotion?
The listed salary for this Electrical Test Engineer position at salientmotion is USD 110K–130K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Electrical Test Engineer position at salientmotion located?
This Electrical Test Engineer role at salientmotion is based in Torrance, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Electrical Test Engineer at salientmotion belong to?
This Electrical Test Engineer position is part of the Hardware Engineering department at salientmotion. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Electrical Test Engineer position at salientmotion?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to salientmotion's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Electrical Test Engineer job at salientmotion posted?
This Electrical Test Engineer position at salientmotion was posted on Jun 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Electrical Test Engineer
salientmotion · 💰 USD 110K–130K
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