Hardware Test Engineer

SOUTHEASTERN COMP CONSULTANTS INC•Dahlgren, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SCCI is looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to join our team! In this position you will work with the Hardware Test Group supporting the development of the Battle Management System’s family of Weapon Control hardware and Tactical products. In this position, you will work closely with the Mechanical, Electrical, and Embedded Software Engineering teams. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Security Clearance
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline; Degree requirements may be waived for Candidates with direct hands-on experience with a weapon system application
Three (3) years of full-time experience with designing, implementing and executing comprehensive test procedures as well as the ability to use test tools to perform requirements verification, environment validation and system performance testing
Two (2) years of full time experience with DoD weapon systems
Must be able to work extended hours during travel (up to 16 hours/day)
3+ years of hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting hardware products containing embedded electronics in a professional engineering environment
Experience with the operation, testing, maintenance, and sustainment of weapons and munitions
Experience integrating and testing networked capabilities on tactical assets
Experience testing and troubleshooting hardware on tactical platforms
Able to balance multiple task sets and work in a fast paced environment
Excellent electrical test and troubleshooting skills
Excellent solder and rework skills
Experience with Electrical and Mechanical technical drawing packages

Nice To Haves

Certifications desired but not mandatory: IPC-610 certified
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified
IPC-7711 and IPC-7721 certified
J-STD-001 certified

Responsibilities

Developing and documenting methodologies for hardware weapon control systems integration and verification
Assessing Hardware performance criteria and provide input for improving manufacturability
Supporting the hardware development effort with time-critical requests for hardware product testing and troubleshooting
Communicating with engineers and program leadership orally and in writing
Developing and communicating test plans, progress and performance results both orally and in writing
Understanding, navigating, and verifying technical drawing packages
Diagnosing hardware and software issues while identifying trends in equipment failure
Conducting professional inspections of incoming Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Electro-Mechanical box assemblies
Operating electrical testing devices: Oscilloscopes, signal generators, cable continuity tester, Ohm meter, power supply
Participating in the installation and assessment of the system conducted locally and remotely
Coordinate and conduct Hardware certification testing (HCT), Acceptance testing (ATP), and Environmental testing
Verifying hardware and software configurations before product deployment to customer