Senior Technician, Test & Integration

CACI • Herndon, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

While Charon Technologies, LLC is wholly owned by CACI, a Fortune 500 company, we function as a boutique LLC comprised of under 100 staff, allowing us to operate like a small business. The Charon SystemWare (CSW) Team in Virginia is seeking a Senior Test Technician who can test and debug boards and systems down to the component level on both Digital, Analog, and RF systems. This role includes supervisory responsibilities for team members. Successful candidates must be able to hold and maintain a security clearance; therefore; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in hardware testing, with demonstrated technical leadership
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, and PowerShell for test orchestration and system automation
• Hands-on experience with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, and network analyzers
• Understanding of RF principles and measurements for wireless/communication hardware testing
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, datasheets, and hardware specifications
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows environments
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and guide junior team members
• U.S. citizenship is required to hold and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Strong programming skills in Python with experience in test automation frameworks (pytest, unittest, etc.)
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix system administration and embedded systems testing
• Knowledge of test equipment communication protocols including SCPI, GPIB/IEEE-488, USB, and Ethernet/LXI
• Experience with instrumentation control libraries such as PyVISA, NI-VISA, or IVI drivers
• Understanding of wireless protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, GPS) and compliance testing
• Experience with environmental and reliability testing (temperature, EMI/EMC)
• Previous experience as a test engineer or in a supervisory/lead role

Responsibilities

• Testing electronic hardware including board-level and system-level units across analog, digital, and RF systems
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Python, Bash, and PowerShell to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability
• Create test automation scripts to control and interface with test equipment including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, network analyzers, and multimeters
• Developing and executing comprehensive test plans to support ongoing and new product development programs
• Perform root-cause analysis on complex digital, analog, and RF failures, working directly with engineering to resolve component-level issues
• Collaborate with hardware design engineers to define test requirements, develop test specifications, and provide design-for-test feedback
• Support manufacturing and production teams by developing end-of-line test solutions and failure analysis procedures
• Supervise and mentor junior test technicians, providing technical guidance and performance management
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure quality standards are maintained across the team
• Foster continuous improvement efforts to enhance operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes

Benefits

• flexible time off
• robust learning resources
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed