STS Test Development Engineer

Onsite work in Tewksbury, MA. Active Secret security clearance required.

About the role

Solidus is seeking an adaptable and collaborative STS Test Development Engineer to join a multi‑faceted hardware and software team. You will help design, integrate, and deploy complex test equipment for factory and depot facilities worldwide, bridging electrical engineering design and automation to develop advanced test stations and fixtures within a process‑heavy, team‑based environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of test stations and fixture designs, executing electrical schematic captures and PCB designs using tools such as OrCAD and Cadence Allegro.
• Deploy automated test software solutions that interface with electrical test instruments and equipment.
• Execute assigned technical tasks within a 5‑to‑10 engineer team, collaborating across RF, Power, Digital, and Analog disciplines.
• Work within a highly process‑driven development framework, aligning designs with project standards from inception to depot deployment.
• Participate in scheduled project meetings, providing progress updates (daily/weekly) to the technical project lead.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Secret clearance.
• 2 + years of professional engineering experience in hardware and software test solutions development.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering).
• Proven experience operating electrical test instruments and fundamental knowledge of Power, RF, Digital Logic, or Analog circuit topologies.
• Hands‑on experience developing automated test software using C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, or TestStand, and schematic capture with OrCAD/Cadence Allegro.
• Exceptional collaborative capability and communication skills for structured, team‑centric project environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) project development life‑cycle processes.
• Experience with project leadership frameworks, including cost and schedule management via MS Project or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

Pay

Full‑benefits salary range: $92,500 – $116,000 annually.
Reduced‑benefits (no medical, dental, vision) salary range: up to $125,000 annually.

Benefits

Solidus offers a comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, and a collaborative work environment recognized with a 4.9/5 star rating on Glassdoor.