Electrical Test Systems Engineer Lead

Job Title: Lead, Electrical Test System Engineer

Job Code: 33275

Job Location: Mason, OH

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

As an Electrical Test Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work various launch vehicle and space-based application programs, solving our customer’s most difficult technical challenges. The Test Engineer will design, develop, integrate, test, deliver, and support automated test sets used for testing deliverable electronic hardware. A final test set includes test software, hardware, rack with equipment, test cables, and all associated drawings.

Essential Functions:

• As part of a team, design the electronic test interfaces and select the necessary equipment to perform the testing of deliverable electronic hardware. 


• Develop test software in LabVIEW and TestStand to interface with the test equipment and automate the testing of the unit under test. 


• Integrate the hardware design with the software to create a fully functional test set.


• Perform the test set verification and validation to ensure the test set functions as intended and meets the defined requirements.


• Understanding of program level objectives, system concept of operation, and product architectures to determine and develop the test system requirements, methods, and solutions designed to fully verify the product requirements.


• Lead and mentor test engineering team members throughout the test set design process.


• Planning, coordination, and/or execution of integration and test activities.


• Develop and execute test plans/procedures and associated test readiness reviews.


• Interface with design and system engineering to define and implement test strategies.


• Present and participate within engineering review boards to improve overall quality and eliminate design defects early in the development lifecycle. 


• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills through the preparation and presentation of technical reviews and program status.

Qualifications:

• Requires B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with minimum of 9 years’ experience. 


• M.S. with 7 years’ experience. A degree in a related engineering field may be considered with applicable electronic experience.


• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.


• 4+ years experience developing electronics and/or electronic test solutions


• 4+ years experience in electronic test system design, development and troubleshooting.


• 2+ years work experience using LabVIEW, TestStand, and/or other software languages 


• US Citizenship required


• Active Clearance or ability to obtain a clearance is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Prior experience using National Instruments hardware platforms and electronic test equipment.


• Prior experience designing and developing electrical circuits, schematics, and layouts is a plus.


• Certified LabVIEW and/or TestStand Developer is a plus.


• Prior experience with LabVIEW FPGA or VHDL for FPGA.


• Prior experience testing RF or electro-optical designs is a plus.


• Prior experience with communications systems and/or communication protocols. eg. RS232, 1553, RS422, Ethernet.


• Aerospace / Defense industry experience is preferred.


• Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance is a plus.

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