Job Description

SCOPE:

The PRINCIPAL TEST ENGINEER researches, plans, designs, develops, analyzes and tests a variety of electronic and optical equipment and systems, including displays, sensors, processors, interface units and other electronic devices; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment.

 RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Perform design activities as assigned by supervisor.
• Produce test system and circuit card schematics.
• Design, automate, and run test equipment used for design and qualification validation testing.
• Design, automate, and maintain test equipment and systems for manufacturing product validation
• Participate in design reviews.
• Participate in proposal development.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Consult vendors on components and make final component selections
• Investigate and select subassemblies and COTS equipment for incorporation into designs
• May interface directly with Program Management

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• BS with 10+ years’ experience (or MS with 3+ years’) in test automation design and development including software programing and hardware development for RF, digital, and mixed signal testing.
• Experience in environmental and electrical product qualification.
• Proficient in at minimum 1 software programming language, includes NI LabView.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Provide thorough, accurate information to answer customers’ questions and to meet commitment times or performance guarantees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and improve in all areas.
• Observe and evaluate the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches

 PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• TestStand Scripting using LabVIEW and C/CVI/C++/.Net DLLs.
• C/C++/C# programing experience.
• Electronic design experience 
• Visual Basic 6
• Database design, implementation, and SQL programming
• Knowledge of the defense and military industry with some specific knowledge about the customer base for the assigned product.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering preferred.

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Additional Information

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