Lead Test Systems Technical Engineer

MKS2 Technologies•Tucson, AZ

12h•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Principal Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership within a lab environment supporting weapon test system development. This role works closely with test system designers to understand requirements, design solutions, integrate systems, and deploy test environments that support missile software development, verification, and delivery. The selected engineer will lead multi-disciplinary teams and oversee the technical execution of test systems programs from development through production and deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) OR advanced degree with reduced years of experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience OR advanced degree with 8 years of relevant experience
Experience with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering experience supporting: Hardware development Test software development Integration Verification & validation Maintenance activities within production or manufacturing environments
Experience with design, development, and/or integration of test equipment
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance (not interim)
U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with the Program Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL)
Own and drive the technical execution of assigned programs
Partner with the Program Manager/IPTL to establish and complete program milestones
Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a lab/test environment
Develop and present materials for gate reviews
Attend and support: Failure Review Boards (FRBs) Change Control Boards (CCBs)
Approve system changes as required
Report team status metrics to program stakeholders
Define program requirements in a cross-functional team environment
Provide training and technical guidance to team members as needed
Understand and manage program scope, cost, and schedule
Define and delegate tasking across the team
Travel up to 20% in support of development and/or delivery of test environment equipment