Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering & 2+ years of related experience.
Ability to Obtain/ Maintain a SECRET Clearance.
Experience in Hardware Evaluation: Proven background in conducting hardware evaluations in a lab and performing environmental qualification testing (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, pressure, EMI/EMC, etc.).
Essential Skills:
Test Planning & Execution: Ability to create detailed test plans, procedures, and reports to ensure alignment with system requirements.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in reading schematics, using service manuals, following test procedures, and troubleshooting.
Verification and Validation (V&V) Expertise: Experience in planning, conducting, and documenting V&V testing processes.
Collaborative Teamwork: Experience working within multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Electronic Test Equipment Proficiency: Skilled in using electronic test and measurement equipment, including digital multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
Preferred Skills:
Environmental Qualification Testing: Experience with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or similar industry testing standards.
Aerospace & Defense Experience: Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
System Integration & HWIL Testing: Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
Certification Testing: Experience with certification testing for organizations like the FAA, NASA, or DoD.
Willingness to Travel: Travel between 10-40% may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Execution: Plan, conduct, and document testing on hardware, components, and systems in labs, hangars, or in-flight to ensure performance meets requirements.
Collaboration: Work with development teams to plan tests and troubleshoot any issues discovered during testing.
Test Reporting: Author detailed test reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Environmental Testing: Conduct environmental qualification tests to verify hardware performance under various conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, pressure).
Field Testing: Lead or participate in offsite testing at designated test locations when necessary.
Presentation & Communication: Generate presentations and provide updates in internal and external meetings.
Day-to-Day Projects:
As a Test Engineer, your role will focus on evaluating and testing hardware to ensure mission systems meet design, functionality, and environmental performance standards.
Summary: You will perform hardware evaluation, environmental testing, and V&V testing for mission systems. Your work will support product development from initial testing stages through final verification before deployment, ensuring that systems meet both internal and external standards.
Key Day-to-Day Activities:
Test Planning & Execution: Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and reports for hardware and systems in accordance with specifications.
Environmental Testing: Perform tests such as temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, pressure, and EMI/EMC qualification tests on hardware.
Collaboration: Work with systems and development engineers to plan, execute, and troubleshoot tests, ensuring they meet product requirements.
Test Reporting: Document test results and create reports, summarizing findings for internal teams and external stakeholders.
Field Testing: Participate in offsite testing (labs, hangars, in-flight) and assist in risk reduction, validation, and acceptance testing.
Presentations & Meetings: Prepare and present test findings in program briefs or meetings with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.
Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.
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Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.