Electrical Test Engineer

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.•CLARKSBURG, MD

29d•$85,639 - $109,428•Onsite

About The Position

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is hiring a Test Engineer for its Clarksburg, Maryland office. Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, the role focuses on designing and developing board- and system-level automated test fixtures, including test interfaces, and developing software programs and procedures for tactical communication systems and subassemblies.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
A BSEE, BSCE, BSME, BSCS, or equivalent four-year degree.
2–4 years of experience in an engineering role in a manufacturing setting.
LabVIEW development experience.
Basic ability to read and create technical diagrams and circuit schematics using CAD software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to move, lift, and configure equipment weighing 30–40 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to comply with company guidelines, policies, and procedures and embrace company core values.

Responsibilities

Design and develop modular, maintainable, and repeatable test fixtures.
Develop and validate boundary scan (JTAG) test programs.
Define and perform calibration procedures and maintain calibration logs and standards.
Select, specify, and justify test equipment and instrumentation for production and engineering use.
Perform test coverage analysis to support defect detection and high yield.
Collaborate with design teams on Design for Test (DFT) reviews to improve test access and effectiveness.
Execute and document 5x5 test readiness verifications for new production lines or changes.
Develop test procedures, standardize documentation, and ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
Troubleshoot board- and system-level test failures and identify root causes and corrective actions.
Support New Product Introduction efforts, including test strategy planning and execution, and serve as an interface between engineering and manufacturing.
Contribute to lean initiatives by improving test cycle time, reducing retesting, and optimizing test station layout.