Sr Test & Validation Engineer (2nd Shift)
About The Position
This is a senior-level, second-shift Test and Validation Engineer position focused on an Integrated Test Automation System for high-volume production. The engineer develops and improves test processes by analyzing product specifications and determining designs and processes that support customer requirements. Working collaboratively with multiple teams, the role develops, tests, modifies, and creates solutions, and provides technical direction for testing and troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies and test equipment. The position focuses on improving production efficiency, optimizing testing methodologies, and maintaining high-quality standards through collaboration and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include resolving production issues, developing reliable and scalable test systems, supporting hardware troubleshooting and defect resolution, analyzing production test data, maintaining test documentation, improving cost and quality outcomes, collaborating across organizational functions, and ensuring safety requirements are met. The role is onsite in Andover, Massachusetts. An active, transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance is required before the start date and on day one; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- Experience in Test Engineering.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; active and existing clearance required on day one.
- U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with RF testing, fault isolation, and data analysis in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
- Experience with RF circuits, components, and related test equipment, such as power meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
- Proficiency with test software suites such as TestStand and LabVIEW.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and shop-floor tools such as PRISM, PDM, and CMES.
- Practical knowledge of statistical evaluation tools, including SPC and data distribution analysis.
Responsibilities
- Use product and test-equipment knowledge to resolve production issues and reduce downtime.
- Develop robust, scalable test systems in collaboration with test-equipment maintenance and engineering teams; ensure reliability and implement improvements.
- Provide technical troubleshooting for hardware testing and support defect resolution through root cause analysis and corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
- Analyze production test data to ensure compliance, identify trends, and improve processes and testing strategies.
- Maintain accurate, accessible test documentation and ensure guidelines are current and followed during rework and retesting.
- Identify cost-reduction and quality-improvement opportunities by analyzing test data, optimizing methodologies, and implementing best practices.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration among Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Offices to align goals and objectives.
- Ensure safety requirements are met for products, personnel, and test environments, promoting a culture of safety and ongoing improvement.
- Demonstrate accountability and proactive problem-solving while fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence and sustain production quality.
- Develop and improve test processes based on product specifications and customer requirements.
- Provide technical direction for testing and troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies and test equipment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
