Electrical Test Engineer

Job Summary

• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams to plan, coordinate, and implement automated or semi-automated test systems.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams, cable assemblies, and hardware interface documentation for automated test platforms.
• Use electrical computer-aided design (CAD) tools and schematic-capture tools to support hardware design and documentation.
• Communicate hardware and software design concepts.
• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems. Perform instrumentation hardware bring-up, functional testing, verification, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on circuit assemblies, instrumentation, power systems, and test equipment.
• Provide support in person and through documentation generation of findings and implemented solutions.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW environment.
• Capable of writing detailed summary reports by collating data from various sources.
• Follow department standards for hardware and software development, including peer reviews and proper source control etiquette.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Generate and maintain hardware documentation, including design descriptions, schematics, interface documents, test procedures, test reports, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action documentation.
• May be required to make brief technical presentations.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. 
• Working knowledge of open vs closed loop system controls
• Experience with utilizing typical lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, DMM, power supplies, etc.
• Must have Experience with interpreting schematics and a general understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize Microprocessors in power electronics. Including power generation, distribution and conversion.
• Experience developing test systems with cRIO or cDAQ devices.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Working knowledge of electronic circuit design, printed wiring assembly (PWA) design, hardware assembly, and hardware integration.
• Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

• Internal Title: Engineer III
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary
• Workstyle: Onsite
• Pay Range Low: 84,000
• Pay Range High: 140,625
• Job Category: Engineering
• Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes
• Clearance Required?: Desired
• US Citizenship Required?: Yes
• Clearance Level: Secret
• Employee Referral Bonus Amount: 1000.00