Senior Test Engineer

Job Summary

The Sr. Test Engineer researches, plans, designs, develops, analyzes, and tests a variety of night-vision sensors and systems. This includes creating the test hardware and software required to evaluate these products. Success in this role requires effective collaboration within a cross-functional engineering team to complete projects and release products to our end customers.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Design and maintain test equipment used for all stages of product testing.
• Perform and lead others through design and qualification validation testing, manufacturing product validation, and engineering design test verification.
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for test system development and product qualification, verification, and validation.
• Produce relevant design architecture for test fixtures, equipment, and/or processes, and work with other engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, optical, software, system) to create final work output.
• Inform engineering budgets and ensure engineering-related costs adhere to the defined budget.
• Able to participate in engineering design reviews and give feedback that is test-related.
• Release work product into the appropriate document and change management tool.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort.
• Researches new developments in test technology and can utilize them in our product testing.

Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; electrical, mechanical, optical, computer, or software engineering preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• BS with 5+ years’ experience (or MS with 3+ years’) in test design and development.
• Experience in product qualification.
• Experience in leading a team or project.
• Provide thorough, accurate information to inform the product team and to meet commitment times or performance metrics.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including MS Office.
• Use the scientific method to identify possible solutions to failures.
• Able to read schematics and mechanical drawings/models.
• Preferred LabView/Test Stand experience.
• Scripting languages C/C++/C# programming experience.
• GitLab experience.
• Experience in testing optical models/designs.
• Experience in the defense and military industry.

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living.
• Family-friendly area.
• Career and economic growth.
• Scenic beauty.
• Outdoor enthusiast’s dream.

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.

Salary Range

The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.