Field Application Engineer (Defense & Aerospace; Arizona- Remote or USA-Remote)

Apply now »

Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Paradise Valley, AZ, US Westlake Village, CA, US

Company: Teradyne

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace Division delivers advanced, mission critical test solutions to military and aerospace customers worldwide. Our comprehensive portfolio supports the entire test lifecycle across factory, depot, and field environments, with continued growth driven by next-generation defense programs and modernization initiatives.

 

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce made up of people from diverse backgrounds united by a shared commitment to excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment where our employees, and the communities around us, can thrive.

 

 

Our Purpose

 

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

 

 

 

Opportunity Overview

 

Teradyne’s Defense and Aerospace Division is the leading provider of high-performance test systems, subsystems, instruments and service for the defense and aerospace markets. Our test products are used to ensure the readiness of military and commercial aerospace electronics systems. New programs, such as tactical aircraft and missile systems, as well as upgrade programs, continue to fuel the demand for high performance test systems in this market.

 

 

The Teradyne Defense and Aerospace Field Applications team is looking for an energetic, driven Field Application Engineer who will work collaboratively with the team as well as independently to determine and develop imaginative, thorough, and practical application solutions.

 

Responsibilities

    • Develop, debug and deployment of test solutions for Digital, Analog and RF based assemblies
    • Test program software development, often done independently
    • Interface Test Adapter schematics design and layout review for a test solution
    • Analyze problems and recommend solutions on Teradyne ATE platform
    • Able to work with test engineering customers to understand and improve test processes.
    • Making recommendations to improve quality of test coverage.
    • Release to production of the test solution involving environmental and automation requirements
    • Discovery of customer requirements with focus on: a) Conceptual design of hardware, software and test cell integration. b) Electrical and mechanical H/W schematics. c) PCB & H/W design inputs and requirements for interface hardware
    • Develop new techniques and designs for testing solutions
    • Demonstrate tester capability for customer evaluations
    • Assist customers on tester operation and capability
    • Provide training, technical exchanges and technical papers
    • Develop strong customer relations at a technical level, to gain further insight to direction and needs of the customer.
    • General understanding of ATE industry trends as well as competitive products and product positioning will be a plus

 

 

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

 

    • Bachelor or higher degree in electrical/computer engineering or related fields OR equivalent experience.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience of test engineering or similar work.
    • Test/Product engineering experience in analog, digital, mixed signal and RF testing and test development preferred
    • Prior programming experience on Teradyne or ATE platforms required.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio, C#, C++ programming and Windows.
    • Possess team skills and has ability to work independently
    • Strong analytical skills and practical problem-solving skills
    • Solid presentation skills
    • Strong proven interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork and “can-do” spirit
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English
    • Proven technical record   
    • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationships-building skills
    • Willing to Travel (>50%)
    • Must be able to carry auto liability or minimum insurance due to automotive responsibilities. 

 

 

We are not open to international relocation for this position.

 

 

 

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $155,000 to $248,100. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

 

Incentive Plan:
This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

 

 

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details.

 

 

ITAR Restriction: All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

FOUO Designation:  This position may require access to work under Federal Contracts under the "For Official Use Only" designation, and as such, you may be limited to access such programs if you are not a US citizen or if you have dual citizenship.

 

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.

 

 

#LI-NS1

 

ITAR Restriction: All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

 

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.


Job Segment: Application Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Testing, Test Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineering, Technology

Apply now »