Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer

Ultra Electronics Group•Braintree, MA

3d•$93,000 - $116,200

About The Position

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide. Nationality Requirements Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Position Summary In the Senior Test Engineer role, you will be responsible to support and coordinate test activities in the manufacturing process for a range of specialized acoustic products used by the naval fleets of the U.S. and allies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in a Test Engineering position in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in an industry that follows strict adherence to documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work with minimal guidance.
Versatile Engineer who can support multiple programs.
Experience in Electronic Test protocols, equipment, and automation.
Experience working in an ESD safe environment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
Meticulous in preparing support test documentation.
Familiar with testing in accordance with MIL and/or ISO standards.
Ability to train Engineers, Technicians, and Operators.
Knowledge of Agile PLM, Surround SCM, and TestTrack or other Configuration Management (CM) systems.
Experience with manufacturing test measurements for voltage, current, power analyzers.
Comfortable working with high voltage and current applications.
Experience operating and programming a broad array of high-frequency electronic, signal generators, and signal analyzers.
Experience reviewing schematics and testing functions of complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) designs.
Experience testing and verifying sonar systems, signal processing, and communication systems.
Experience with electrical and electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.
Experience with IPC-610 and IPC-620 specifications.
Programming experience a plus in any of the following: C/C++, Python, Linux, Java, Java Script, LabVIEW, TCL/Expect.
Experience with Xylinx, Altera, Acte, STMicro, or MicroSemi devices.
Experience with Wireshark.

Responsibilities

Support the Production Team to meet schedule, quality and cost as related to testing.
Manage test execution, documentation and analysis of results.
Write, review, manage and train personnel on Test Procedures.
Track and write detailed rework instructions for production test failures.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test equipment and product test failures.
Member of the MRB team.
Conduct root cause analysis for test failures and implement corrective actions.
Generate integration test plans and required customer documentation such as Final Acceptance Test (FAT) plans.
Maintain test equipment for production lines.
Design and build test cables, harnesses, and interfaces.
Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to define test strategies, fixtures and automated solutions.
Interpret test specifications and acceptance test procedures to conceptualize manual, semi-automated or fully automated test solutions.
Design and construct test stations per specifications for testing electronic assemblies.
Utilize software solutions to automate existing manual tests.
Implement testing for new product launches.
Work with Operations, Engineering, Quality and other support staff to develop and implement improvements related to production flow including test time reduction and quality improvements.
Generate schematics, block diagrams, software code documentation and test flow diagrams.
Analyze production test data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Use cranes to lift heavy objects for the purpose of testing.
Lifting 40 lbs., 3 feet off the ground