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Invariant · 18 hours ago

Lead Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Invariant Corporation is a small company dedicated to providing quality services, and they are looking for a talented Lead Test Engineer to support hardware development programs for the DoD. The Lead Test Engineer will oversee testing for DoD hardware systems, ensuring compliance with military standards and coordinating with various teams and stakeholders.

ConsultingGovernment

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop Test Program Plan documents

Lead test planning, procedure development, and execution of environmental and EMC/EMI tests per MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 requirements

Support Government Test Labs in performance of HERO, HERP, and HERF testing

Interface with DoD program offices, test labs, and contractors to align test strategy with program objectives

Design and manage test schedules, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies

Author and review test plans, test reports, and data packages for government submission

Monitor instrumentation setups, test fixtures, and configuration control throughout testing

Ensure test traceability to system requirements and contractual obligations

Participate in engineering drawing reviews for requirement compliance

Participate in Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Reporting (FRACAS) when needed

Lead Pre-Test and Post-Test Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)

Develop and transmit deliverable data and document (CDRL) packages

Develop and track requirement verification items satisfied by test

Qualification

MIL-STD-810MIL-STD-461Environmental testingEMI/EMC testingTest instrumentationTest documentationAdaptive thinkingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

5+ years of experience in military hardware testing, including direct application of MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461

Strong understanding of environmental qualification testing: temperature, vibration, humidity, shock, altitude, etc

Solid expertise in EMI/EMC testing methodologies, including emissions and susceptibility testing

Working knowledge of test instrumentation types (i.e. strain gages, accelerometers, thermocouples, electromagnetic compatibility antennas, etc.) and data acquisition systems

Understanding of uncertainty analysis applicable to testing

Familiarity with test labs, military acceptance criteria, and procurement regulations

Proficient in test documentation tools and standards

Strong interpersonal skills for leading cross-disciplinary teams and briefing government personnel

Ability to travel

US Citizenship and successful background check

Current or eligible for DoD security clearance