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Textron Systems · 2 months ago

Electrical Test Engineer IV

Wilmington, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$143K/yr - $218K/yr

7+ years exp

Textron Systems is seeking a talented Electrical Test Engineer IV to support a major US Air Force Program. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing electronic component and system tests while leading a team of junior engineers.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute functional and environmental testing of electronics, including directing and guiding junior test engineers

Coordinate, schedule and lead test activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/program requirements and engineering and quality standards

Lead both in-house and field data collection activities including setup and operation of high-speed cameras, telemetry systems, onboard instrumentation, and data recorders

Generate Test Plans that provide verification method of system requirements and identify necessary test equipment, fixtures, and facilities

Perform Test Readiness Reviews and produce Test Reports

Perform preliminary “quick-look” analysis and provide post-test de-brief to engineering team and customers

Analyze electrical program requirements for consistency and completeness, resolve discrepancies

Determine measurement techniques, identify and procure instrumentation, and design test systems to perform requirements verification

Provide acceptance criteria specified as measurable parameters for validation of system requirements including digital, analog, and timing outputs

Analyze and document requirements for automation of test processes, measurement acquisition, and data analysis and for efficient utilization of resources (test range, environmental equipment, etc)

Analyze and document for test hardware and software engineers strategies for implementation of tests in real world performance conditions including for example min/max parameter limits

Analyze system interfaces to ensure complete coverage of test requirements

Coordinate with appropriate program, engineering and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases

Collaborate with multi-discipline design team to produce Test Procedures and Data Collection methods

Familiarity with Mil-Spec testing requirements as well as vibration, shock, and environmental test methods and equipment is desired

Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and in writing) and have good organizational skill

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringFunctional TestingEnvironmental TestingU.S. DoD ExperienceEMI/EMC TestingVibration TestingShock TestingThermal CyclingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and minimum of 10+ years of related experience, or bachelor's and master's degree in electrical engineering and 7+ years of related experience

Experience with U.S. DoD product development

Experience with functional and environmental testing of electronics, particularly EMI/EMC, vibration, shock, and thermal cycling

Active Secret clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required