Sr. Test Engineer at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

Top 3 Requirements:

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   Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering & 8+ years of relevant experience.
   


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   Ability to Obtain/ Maintain a SECRET Clearance.
   


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   Missile and UAS Testing Experience.
   

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

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  Missile and UAS Testing Experience: Extensive experience in developmental missile testing or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) testing.


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  Aerospace and Defense Expertise: Strong background in the Aerospace and Defense industry.


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  Test Planning Expertise: Ability to prepare comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports that comply with system requirements.


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  Technical Proficiency: Skilled in reading schematics, following test procedures, using service manuals, and applying troubleshooting techniques.


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  Verification and Validation (V&V) Expertise: Experience in planning, conducting, and documenting V&V testing.


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  Test Program Ownership: Proven ability to take full ownership of test program activities from initiation to completion.


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  Teamwork: Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams to execute test programs.


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  Electronic Test Equipment Proficiency: Expertise in using electronic test and measurement tools like digital multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge:

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  Environmental Qualification Testing: Experience with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or similar environmental qualification standards.


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  System Integration Lab Operations: Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.


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  Certification Testing: Experience conducting certification testing for FAA, NASA, or DoD organizations.


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  Travel: Willingness to travel 10-40%.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Test Development & Execution: Use expertise to simulate, test, certify, and improve products like mission systems, payloads, and ground-based or aerial vehicles.


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  Comprehensive Testing: From initial stages to post-production follow-up, ensure mission systems and components meet design and functionality standards.


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  Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with integrated engineering teams to plan, execute, and assess tests of mission systems, payloads, and vehicles.


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  Test Planning & Documentation: Write test plans and procedures, ensuring they align with product requirement specifications. Author comprehensive test reports summarizing findings.


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  Risk Reduction & Validation: Participate in risk reduction and validation activities during product development, including final verifications and formal acceptance tests.


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  Conduct In-Field Testing: Lead or participate in on-site testing (labs, hangars, ground, or in-flight) as per approved test plans and procedures.


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  Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve test anomalies discovered during testing.


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  Presentations & Meetings: Prepare presentation materials and provide briefs for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication of test findings.

Day-to-Day Projects:



This role requires a deep technical expertise in aerospace systems, extensive experience in missile/UAS testing, and a strong ability to manage and execute test programs. The focus is on ensuring that mission systems meet rigorous performance and certification standards through a combination of detailed planning, execution, and troubleshooting.

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  Testing of Mission Systems & Payloads: Evaluate hardware for various mission systems, such as communication, computing, navigation, and surveillance.


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  Collaboration & Communication: Work with engineers to ensure tests are designed to meet system specifications and communicate findings effectively.


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  Field Testing & Reporting: Travel to offsite test locations and support test activities, including troubleshooting and documenting all test findings.

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.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .


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.


We look forward to working with you.


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