I'm a hardware engineer working in aerospace, and I've realized that one of the skill sets I want to develop is building hardware test systems.
At work, I see everything from reverse engineering legacy hardware to validating new designs, and I'd like to be able to verify the requirements.
I want to learn skills that transfer to professional environments using Python, LabVIEW, NI, Keysight, Tektronix, SDKs, SCPI, DAQs, etc.
I'm looking for advice on a learning path. If you were mentoring a junior hardware test engineer, what projects would you have me build, and in what order?
Some areas I'm hoping to learn include:
Instrument control and automation
Python for test software
Test system architecture
Data acquisition and signal processing
Hardware abstraction and software organization
Automated reports and pass/fail testing
Validation and characterization of electronic circuits and sensors
I'd appreciate any suggestions on projects, books, open-source frameworks, tools, or skills that would help me build a solid foundation as a hardware test engineer.
