Product Validation Engineer

Times Microwave Systems•Wallingford, CT

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About The Position

The Product Validation Engineer plans and conducts design qualification and product evaluation tests on RF coaxial cables and connectors for military and commercial applications. Testing may be mechanical, electrical, or environmental, and is conducted in accordance with customer, military, or TMS specifications. The engineer develops and executes test plans, interprets specifications, analyzes performance and reliability data, and prepares test reports. The role also involves technical collaboration with customers and internal engineering and operational teams, ownership of programs and projects, and maintaining and evaluating on-site test equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
Experience with equipment and methods involved in environmental testing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

5 years of engineering experience.
Experience using military standards, including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-202.
Proficiency in Visual Basic and/or Matlab.
Experience with Non-Destructive Testing.
Experience testing RF components.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute detailed test plans for product validation and qualification campaigns, and report project status as requested.
Interpret engineering specifications and communicate technical risks, clarification requests, or change recommendations directly with customers.
Compile and organize test data into comprehensive reports in accordance with TMS reporting methods.
Analyze product performance data to determine reliability, repeatability, and predicted life expectancy.
Take ownership of programs or projects and work independently to meet schedule, financial, and technical goals.
Evaluate product performance after simulated aging using HALT and HAST techniques.
Design custom fixturing and develop test plans for novel product qualification.
Serve as a technical expert on RF, mechanical, and environmental testing, including test apparatus and systems.
Perform failure mode evaluations on coaxial cables and connectors.
Work with design engineering, applications engineering, program management, and operations as needed.
Provide technical advice to program managers when qualification test programs are negotiated.
Maintain and service on-site test equipment as necessary.
Evaluate existing test equipment capabilities and identify and justify capital investments when necessary.