Development Test Specialist

Northwood is seeking a Development Test Specialist to build and operate the hands-on test infrastructure that enables rapid hardware iteration from prototype through integration and qualification.

Requirements

• Build, wire, and troubleshoot test racks, fixtures, and mechanical/electrical test setups
• Perform benchtop and integrated testing independently or with engineers, following procedures and requirements
• Execute SMT + through-hole solder rework and fabricate harnesses/coax assemblies
• Support integration and environmental test (repeatable configs, calibration/traceability, documentation)
• Maintain lab readiness (calibrated instrumentation, equipment health, tooling, consumables, organization)
• Drive 5S and process improvements to improve throughput and reliability
• Help develop safe work practices for high voltage / high power RF systems
• Partner with test engineers to improve rack maintainability, documentation, and throughput