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Systems Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Akkodis Fremont, California, United States

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Salary: $58 - $60 / hour

Posted Aug 6, 2026Apply by Sep 5, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Staff Systems Test Engineer (5+ years cited; requirements indicate 8+ years), contract

**Stack/tools: **

  • Test & automation: NI ecosystem (VeriStand, LabVIEW, PXI), data acquisition devices

  • Software/OS: Linux (preferred), Python/C++ (desired)

  • Standards/processes (desired): DO-160, DO-178, ARP4754A (aerospace compliance)

  • CAD (desired): Siemens NX

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    • Lead and operate complex Integrated System Test assets for Development, Integrated Testing, and V&V of aircraft systems

    • Drive cross-functional creation of test asset specifications, plans, and scripts (incl. documentation: assembly, operation, maintenance manuals)

    • Implement/automate test execution, data collection, and post-processing; run manual/automated test cases and troubleshoot issues

  • Must-have skills:

    • Hands-on operation of test assets and executing tests; system-level testing experience

    • Ability to write test specifications and related technical documentation

    • Knowledge of aircraft system architectures and/or high-voltage power distribution

    • Experience managing complex test programs and multi-functional teams

    • Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and software

    • Safety-minded, able to support calibration/config management and test fixture maintenance

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Aircraft verification with certification credit workflows

    • DO-160/DO

Full Description

At Akkodis, we use our insight, knowledge, and global resources to make exceptional connections every day. With 60 branch offices located strategically throughout North America, we are positioned perfectly to deliver the industry's top talent to each of our clients. Clients choose Akkodis as their workforce partner to solve staffing challenges that range from locating hard-to-find niche talent to completing quick-fill demands.

Akkodis is seeking an Staff Systems Test Engineer for a contract role with a client located in Fremont, CA

Pay Rate: $58-$60/hr. . (Hourly wage may be negotiable based upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Location: Fremont, CA

Summary

  • The candidate is expected to lead and operate complex integrate system test assets and drive a cross-functional team to develop test asset specifications, plans and scripts. Candidate should be able to write test specification, assembly documents, operation manuals and maintenance manuals.

Experience Level: 5+ years experience Job Description We are looking for a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Systems Test Team. You will be responsible for commissioning and operating test assets used for the Development, Integrated Testing and V&V of Aircraft Systems. Occasional travel to Hollister and Mountain View will be required.

In this role you will

  • Lead and Operate complex Integrated System Test assets.
  • Drive a cross-functional team to develop Test Asset Specifications, Plans and Scripts.
  • Follow on the development of test assets from requirements definition to final commissioning.
  • Write test specifications, assembly documents, operation manuals and maintenance manuals.
  • Create Test Procedures, Plans and Scripts.
  • Review wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
  • Select data acquisition devices and Integrate them into test setups.
  • Automate test execution, data collection and post-processing to increase test cadence, improve reporting, ease operation and increase safety.
  • Support procurement and hands-on maintenance of the test fixtures.
  • Source and Coordinate external suppliers.
  • Define the Certification and Conformity path for the integrated test asset.
  • Execute Manual and Automated Test cases, Analyse results.
  • Troubleshoot and Repair mechanical, electrical and software issues during testing.
  • Maintain test assets, configuration management, calibration log and upgrade them with the latest hardware and software versions.
  • Ensure and improve safety protocols.

Requirements

B. S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree.

  • 8+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Hands-on experience operating test assets and executing tests.
  • Experience with complex System Level testing.
  • Knowledge of Aircraft System Architectures and/or High Voltage power distribution.
  • Experience managing Complex Test program and Multi-Functional teams.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
  • You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid
  • of facing complex technical challenges.
  • You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset.
  • You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the
  • audience.
  • You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion.
  • You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable
  • expectations.

Desired

  • Experience on aircraft verification program including test for certification credit.
  • Knowledge of aircraft system architectures, avionics, and/or high voltage power distribution.

Familiar with aerospace processes and standards: e.g. DO-160, DO-178, ARP4754A. Familiar with National Instrument (NI) tools and hardware (Veristand, Labview, PXI). Familiarity with Linux. Coding experience (C++, Python) CAD modeling experience (NX preferred).

If you are interested in this Staff Systems Test Engineer (Fremont, CA ) then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Priyanka Khurana at Priyanka.khurana@akkodisgroup.com

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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