Test Engineer

at Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing

Record last updated: 6/13/2026 9:57:38 PM

Current Days Open
80
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$115,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$115,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
254
First Seen
9/24/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$85,000.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$115,000.00 (Yearly)
6/13/2026

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Full Job Description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the worlds aviation leaders. Ontics Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace. Our team is looking for a Test Engineer to join them. You will report to the Test Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Chatsworth, CA. To be considered for the Test Engineer role, heres what youll need to bring with you: 5+ years of experience in electronics, electromechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics field working with test stands in a production environment. Relevant Experience automating test equipment and measurement techniques to verify/validate product requirements using Labview. CLD preferred. Familiarity with National Instruments platforms including DAQmx, PXI, and cRIO. Understanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors including DMMs, DAQ, power supplies, oscilloscopes, DIO, GPIB, USB, Serial-422, VISA, UDP, GigE, SPI, switch technologies/topologies, accelerometers, RTDs, thermocouples, and 4-20mA sensors. Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, and burn-in. Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze/improve test coverage Experience developing functional test plans from product requirements and analysis of schematics The ability to create Labview code and GUI from scratch to meet ATP requirements and the ability to correlate to previous test methods. As a Test Engineer, you will: Design, build, and assess test equipment as well as products to ensure proper functionality. Ensure production test equipment runs smoothly and prevents costly breakdowns or malfunctions. Design/Build test stands to support production and create automated PLC and data acquisition programs using commercially available software such as LabView; Utilize troubleshooting and failure analysis to determine root cause of test equipment malfunctions while using engineering documents and applicable specifications. Write testing instructions and provide detailed information and guidelines by accurately following the acceptance test procedure. Keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues. Address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions. Monitor and assure all processes and practices are in place and maintained to produce quality products that have complete part and assembly traceability. Provide required training and auditing to assure that system transactions and data entry are processed accurately and in a timely manner to support system integrity and product quality. Assure adherence to all FAA regulations. Promote continuous improvement to improve processes on an ongoing basis to reduce production time and product quality. Manage all resources (space, tools, instructions, training, and materials) in order to support production/request in a cost-effective manner and within established budget. Our Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance) Flexible working arrangements Paid volunteering opportunities Access to mental health champions across our sites Commitment to development Employee referral program #LI-Onsite, #LI-RD1 Compensation Pay Range $115k Please click here to review Ontic's California Consumer Privacy Act policy. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee. Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the worlds aerospace leaders. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow. With capabilities spanning various aerospace sectors, our long-term, established investments with leading aviation OEMs enable them to divest their product lines to us, freeing them to focus on the future. Whether a customer, partner, member of the community, or each other, our promise remains the same we embrace the challenge to start where others stop. So, why not join us? Apply today and take off with Ontic. We are more than the sum of our parts. Why not join Ontic today?

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