Principal Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer
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Responsibilities list: bullet points under Primary Responsibilities: - Strategic Test Architecture: Define the overarching test strategy, standardized hardware/software architectures, and instrumentation roadmaps across programs. - Test Development Implementation: Architect and oversee the implementation of complex test software frameworks using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python, ensuring modularity, reusability, and scalability. - Test Hardware Development: Development of test hardware to maximize test coverage. - Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams (design, test, manufacturing, and quality). Act as a technical authority for test readiness reviews (TRR) and failure review boards. - System-Level Troubleshooting: Lead root-cause analysis investigations for complex, systemic, or multi-system failures down to the component level, utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment and methodologies - Process Optimization & Yield Improvement: Apply advanced statistical analysis (e.g., Gage R&R, ANOVA, Six Sigma) to minimize false-failure rates and maximize production yield. - Documentation: Establish and enforce engineering standards for schematic capture, test procedures, work instructions, and configuration management. - Product Variety: Work on a range of products for both military and commercial customers. Basic Qualifications list: - Candidate must have a BS degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or a Master s degree with 10-13 years of prior relevant work experience - Architectural Expertise: Proven track record of architecting and deploying automated test equipment (ATE) and In-Circuit/Functional test systems in a high-reliability or defense manufacturing environment - Testing Experience: Experience with electronic assembly testing, including In-circuit Functional Testers. - Software Development: Expert-level proficiency in developing structured, object-oriented test software using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python - Hardware Design: Advanced proficiency in schematic capture, PCB design, and signal integrity analysis for custom test interface electronics (ITAs) - Analytical Rigor: Strong background in statistical process control (SPC), test limit optimization, and measurement system analysis (MSA) - Security: U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications list: - RF/Microwave Expertise: Deep technical understanding of RF test methodologies, including the configuration and operation of Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Spectrum Analyzers, and RF signal generators - Professional Certifications: National Instruments Certified TestStand Architect (CTA) or Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) - Advanced Manufacturing Methodologies: Comprehensive understanding of high-volume electronic production test strategies, including Boundary Scan (JTAG), Flying Probe, and Manufacturing Defect Analyzers (MDA) Pay: "$116,350.00 - $210,325.00" plus note about guideline. Benefits: "Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits." We could list benefits as bullet list. Schedule: not present, omit. We also might include a short p for posting date: "Original Posting September 15, 2026". 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About the role
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About the role
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Principal Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer to support our Electronics Manufacturing Facility. In this role, you will architect, design, and govern the deployment of advanced automated test equipment (ATE) and software frameworks for highly complex electronic and electro-mechanical systems. You will act as the primary technical liaison for internal and external customers, drive continuous improvement and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure the safety, reliability, and readiness of critical defense assets. Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
Then Responsibilities.Responsibilities
- Strategic Test Architecture: Define the overarching test strategy, standardized hardware/software architectures, and instrumentation roadmaps across programs.
- Test Development Implementation: Architect and oversee the implementation of complex test software frameworks using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python, ensuring modularity, reusability, and scalability.
- Test Hardware Development: Development of test hardware to maximize test coverage.
- Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams (design, test, manufacturing, and quality). Act as a technical authority for test readiness reviews (TRR) and failure review boards.
- System-Level Troubleshooting: Lead root-cause analysis investigations for complex, systemic, or multi-system failures down to the component level, utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment and methodologies.
- Process Optimization & Yield Improvement: Apply advanced statistical analysis (e.g., Gage R&R, ANOVA, Six Sigma) to minimize false-failure rates and maximize production yield.
- Documentation: Establish and enforce engineering standards for schematic capture, test procedures, work instructions, and configuration management.
- Product Variety: Work on a range of products for both military and commercial customers.
Requirements
- BS degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 10-13 years of prior relevant work experience
- Architectural Expertise: Proven track record of architecting and deploying automated test equipment (ATE) and In-Circuit/Functional test systems in a high-reliability or defense manufacturing environment
- Testing Experience: Experience with electronic assembly testing, including In-circuit Functional Testers.
- Software Development: Expert-level proficiency in developing structured, object-oriented test software using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python
- Hardware Design: Advanced proficiency in schematic capture, PCB design, and signal integrity analysis for custom test interface electronics (ITAs)
- Analytical Rigor: Strong background in statistical process control (SPC), test limit optimization, and measurement system analysis (MSA)
- Security: U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Secret Clearance
Qualifications
- RF/Microwave Expertise: Deep technical understanding of RF test methodologies, including the configuration and operation of Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Spectrum Analyzers, and RF signal generators
- Professional Certifications: National Instruments Certified TestStand Architect (CTA) or Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA)
- Advanced Manufacturing Methodologies: Comprehensive understanding of high-volume electronic production test strategies, including Boundary Scan (JTAG), Flying Probe, and Manufacturing Defect Analyzers (MDA)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Pay
Pay Range: $116,350.00