Senior Test Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Test Engineer will join a small, cross-functional team developing a product line from initial concepts and prototypes. The role supports Safran Federal Systems’ Assured Position Navigation and Timing (APNT) products and covers requirements analysis, test design, test execution, and issue resolution. The engineer will develop and implement software and system verification and validation processes, including automation scripts, to ensure products meet their requirements. The position works closely with the development team to define requirements, design and execute tests, troubleshoot failures, and support continuous integration and continuous development pipelines where possible. It also includes designing, building, and repairing test fixtures, providing technical support to engineering teams, documenting test results, participating in daily team meetings, and contributing to documentation reviews. The role calls for using AI tools to improve productivity and collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Related experience in engineering test.
- Programming experience for test automation, such as Python or C++.
- Familiarity with test tools, including SpiraPlan or GitLab, and test case management.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance upon hire.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- An active security clearance is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of product requirements.
- Work with the development team to understand requirements and design tests to validate them.
- Ensure all product requirements have tests linked to them.
- Automate tests where possible and work toward building continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Troubleshoot failures and propose solutions with the cross-functional development team.
- Design, build, and repair test fixtures as required.
- Use AI tools to increase productivity.
- Provide technical support to engineering teams.
- Participate in daily team meetings.
- Perform product testing and log results for team analysis.
- Contribute to the documentation review process.
Benefits
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement program
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee career development
- Flexible working arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
