Hardware Test Engineer

About the role

The Test Engineer will support the Integrated Threat Warning Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. They will be involved in the full lifecycle of testing activities for a custom, highly-automated hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) architecture.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate test equipment needed for each day of testing
• Execute daily tests and troubleshoot any problems that arise
• Document the test progress and keep logs of completed tests
• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive test plans
• Lead the integration of new instrumentation and capabilities into the testbed
• Collaborate with vendors to develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Manage and organize large amounts of test data

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least 1 year of experience in testing & integration
• Experience programming in C and C++
• Proficiency with Matlab®
• Understanding of Ethernet TCP/IP and sockets (client/server protocol)
• Strong communication skills to engage with multidiscipline teams
• Excellent debugging skills

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain a clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with systems engineering principles and V&V processes
• Experience with test plan development and technical writing
• Experience with optical systems and radiometrics
• Working knowledge of embedded systems

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.