Electrical Engineer III - Test Engineering

Kansas City National Security Campus•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III in Test Engineering performs and coordinates design, development, evaluation, analysis, and quality-control work on advanced, complex engineering projects. The role independently determines and develops solutions to technical problems, applying advanced mathematical, physical science, and engineering technologies. The position supports the Kansas City National Security Campus mission by developing and evaluating products, test equipment, manufacturing processes, and inspection methods for national security products.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited university in Engineering or Physics from an accredited program.
At least 4 years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time; the posting also lists travel as 0–10%.
United States citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance if required; the posting states applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level clearance.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to work on-site and travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated application of advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality-control techniques to complex engineering projects.
Experience working under minimal supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Design and/or develop and process new products, special instruments, and unique equipment to meet customer-order requirements.
Develop and assess production or inspection operations and sequences, acceptance equipment, and processing methods for manufacturing or inspecting complex components and assemblies.
Monitor and analyze electrical product testing and troubleshoot test failures.
Help develop operating procedures, work instructions, and inspection criteria for new products and components.
Plan and perform engineering tests, applying advanced statistical and scientific methods to resolve engineering and production problems and assure product manufacturability.
Refine product definitions based on manufacturing capabilities to ensure released designs can be produced.
Work with customers, design agency counterparts, and suppliers to resolve moderate design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
Prepare evaluation reports, analyze discrepancies, and recommend and initiate cost-effective improvements to products, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes to improve productivity and quality and reduce flow time.
Provide project leadership and technical guidance on complex engineering projects.
Travel and work on-site as needed; work arrangements may be remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and business needs.