Test Engineer II

Job Title: Test Engineer II

Job Location: Fairfax VA 22030

Onsite Requirements :

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. Master of Science preferred.
• 5-10 years' experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or verification and validation methods.
• Familiarity with printed circuit assemblies and electrical tests.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

1. Perform requirements verification activities through program life cycle.
   • Breaks down top level requirements into actionable design elements.
   • Supports product development lifecycle from requirements development, through design and implementation, and completing with verification and validation.
2. Perform electrical, software, and firmware testing activities through design and requirement verification.
   • Create verification plans and procedures.
   • Executes verification plans and procedures in an electronics lab environment.
   • Works independently or as part of a small team to complete assignments.
   • Works with cross functional design team to design, develop and test electronics systems.
3. Support interfacing disciplines such as firmware, mechanical, RF, hardware, integration & test, and program management.
4. Design and develop detailed test plans and procedures tailored to the specific requirements of space electronic systems, encompassing both functional and environmental testing parameters.
5. Conduct thorough functional testing of electronic components and systems to verify compliance with design requirements and specifications.
6. Perform a variety of environmental tests, including thermal vacuum testing, vibration, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, to simulate the conditions of space and evaluate the performance of electronic systems.
7. Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. Master of Science preferred.
• Years of Experience: 5-10 years' experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or verification and validation methods.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with printed circuit assemblies and electrical test.
• Experience with electronics test equipment: multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and network analyzer.
• Proven communication/interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and ability to be a strong team player.
• Experience on executing integration and test activities following test processes and test procedures for electronic systems.
• Experience collaborating in a multi-disciplined team to solve complex problems.
• Proven experience on functional testing and environmental testing to space industry standards, including random vibration, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, ESD and shock testing.
• Ability to be granted a security clearance.

Performance Measures:

Client Values:

1. Integrity-The inherent complex of attributes that determine a person or organization's moral and ethical actions and reactions.
2. Passion/Energy/Innovation-An internal ambition or drive that is displayed through innovative ideas and dedication. Using original and creative thinking to make improvements and/or develop and initiate new approaches.
3. Candor/Respect- Is open and honest with the exchange of ideas and opinions. Respects the contribution of others. Communicates with respect.
4. Quality/Performance-Quality of work product including completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and correctness.
5. Innovation/Results Oriented - Understanding of customer needs. Customers are those groups or individuals, internal or external, whom you support daily. Knowing what results are important, focusing resources to achieve them in alignment with the goals of the organization.
6. Teamwork/Communications-Developing, maintaining, and fostering positive relationships and partnerships with all Client employees and clearly conveying and receiving messages to meet the needs of all. This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating, and delivering verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages. Co-operatively and productively with others to achieve results.

Business/Technical Competencies:

1. Problem Solving/Judgment-Ability to assess options and implications, to identify a solution.
2. Business Situational Awareness-The structure and culture of Client organizations and the personal willingness and ability to effectively adapt to and embrace change.
3. Self-Awareness/ Adaptability-Reflecting on past experiences to manage and continually improve our own performance.
4. Science/Engineer/Business Fundamentals-Knowledge of the fundamentals of scientific, engineering, and/or business principals.
5. Application-Ability to apply relevant knowledge and experience on the job.

Management Competencies: (If Applicable)

1. Employee Training & Development-Consistently tries to develop and train direct report employees. Works with employees to define their career path within Client.
2. Leadership-Positively influencing people and events in a leadership role. Ability to lead a group of people in a positive manner towards success. Delegates authority appropriately. Makes timely informed decisions. Acts in the best interest of the company. Sets exceptional example for others.
3. Contracts Management -Successfully manages SOW, contract deliverables, and other key technical and business clauses for pending contracts. Ensure contract compliance. Recommend changes to contracts as required.
4. Service & Product Line Management-Coordinates supporting deliverables and measurable milestones for each related project. Identifies IR&D and capital investments as required.
5. Fiscal Responsibility-Manages profits, losses, and budget in support of organizational objectives.
6. Strategic Thinking-Takes a broad scale, long term view, assessing options and implications.
7. Customer Relationships-Understands customer organizations; maintains tactical relationships with and promotes Client capabilities to customer organizations. Maintain relationships with key customers as their careers take them to different organizations.
8. Marketing/Sales/Proposals-Identify/develop follow-on work. Maintain strong business situation awareness for each assigned business area.
9. Project Planning & Execution-Manages & executes projects. Monitors the technical quality of work conducted and deliverables produced.
10. Organization/Staffing/ Resource Management-Forecast staffing needs for all projects prior to award.
11. Risk/Issue/Opportunity/ Quality Management-Monitors project execution about risk, issues and opportunities that may arise. Refers significant decisions on change to corporate where appropriate. Monitor implementation of quality assurance measures.
12. Corporate Compliance/Policy & Process-Monitor adherence to company policy and process guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

1. Communication: Frequent communication with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
2. Repetitive Motion: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
3. Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
4. Physical Strength: Sedentary work; must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

Working Conditions:

1. Typically work is performed in an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or sometimes remote environment.
2. May occasionally work in manufacturing production facility.

3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire s.