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Test Engineering Specialist

Test Engineering Specialist

CompanyLeidos
LocationHuntsville, AL, USA
Salary$57850 – $104575
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Candidate must have a BS degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience of Masters with less than 2 years of experience. In lieu of degree, a HS Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience will be considered.
  • Candidate must have experience with mechanical and electronic assembly, and testing to include ICT, Functional.
  • Candidate must have experience assembling electromechanical assemblies, some of which are small.
  • Work with design engineers, test engineers and manufacturing engineers to understand assembly and testing requirements.
  • Candidate will be required to have the computer skills associated with these assembly tasks, including proficiency in using corporate production control processes, creating documents and spreadsheets for manufacturing information such as work instructions, parts lists, inventory reports, etc.
  • Basic experience reading mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and other manufacturing documentation will be required.
  • Technical knowledge and skills in troubleshooting down to the electronic component level of simple to medium complexity electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies, utilizing test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, etc.
  • Solid understanding and working knowledge of RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Data Error Analyzers, RF generators, etc.
  • Candidate must be a U.S Citizen and meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Candidate will be responsible for the testing of a variety of electronic hardware including: electrical chassis, cables, and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Candidate will be required to possess the ability to set up standard or automated test equipment to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production assemblies.
  • Candidate will be required to analyze test results and repair or adjust assemblies according to analysis. Recommend corrections and improvements to test procedures to simplify testing and/or assembly processes.
  • This position will work on a variety of products to include both military and commercial customers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • This position will work on a variety of products to include both military and commercial customers.
  • Working with chemicals used in product assembly, such as potting compounds, adhesives, etc.
  • Ability to solder leaded surface mount components with 0.4 mm pitch spacing.
  • Ability to solder 0201 discrete packages.
  • Experience working under a microscope.
  • Work in a high paced manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with electronic component handling requirements.
  • Familiarity with ESD procedures.
  • Current or prior certification to IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, & IPC 7711/7721.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen and be able to possess and maintain a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.