Electrical Test Engineer OpportunityThis opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Job DescriptionThe Electrical Test Engineer serves as the technical lead for the development, validation, and troubleshooting of Electronics Support Equipment (ESE) and Special Test Equipment (STE). The Electrical Test Engineer is involved from the start of product design, supports engineering design verification testing, product acceptance, qualification, and production test.Responsibilities Include:Program automated test stands in C# programming language, including:Create automated testing algorithms for electromechanical devices device testing.Incorporate communication with standard test equipment such as power supplies and, multimeters, electronic loads, Data Acquisition units, etcIncorporate communication with SQL database for both Inputs and Outputs from testingSupport rapid software updates for active development and production testsProvide sustaining engineering on production programsInterpret test data & resultsSolve engineering problems, investigate failures and take corrective actionsPerform Verification and Validation to Technical RequirementsComplete schematic capture and PCB layout activities using Altium Designer.Requirements:The successful candidate shall have a BS/MS in Electrical or Computer engineering and a minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience.Required Experience Includes:Experience with C# programming language under .NET environment is requiredExperience in interfacing computers with electronic instrumentation is requiredExperience with Microsoft SQL and database designDemonstrated competency in developing automated test software for electronic productsExcellent knowledge of standard lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMM's, etc.)Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with teammates, test technicians, management, and with customersExperience reading electrical schematics for analog/digital circuitsProven ability to interpret and analyze mechanical, and/or electrical specification requirements and dataPreferred Skills:Experience working in an aerospace industry test lab or production environmentExperience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.Experience using MATLAB, MathCADPrevious experience troubleshooting problems in a production floor environmentExperience working in a development atmosphereFundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative actionAbility to design and produce test boxes as needed (i.e. breakout box) a plusHands-on experience with soldering and assembly a plusPCB Assembly, Electro-mechanical Assembly, IPC & J-STD Specification Knowledge a plusAnalog circuit board design & troubleshooting a plusCompensation:Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year.
Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.