Mid-level Test Engineer

Technology Advancement Group•Ashburn, VA

12h

About The Position

TAG is a defense technology company with over 30 years of experience in PNT technologies. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our journey of growth and professionalization as a sole source provider on DoD contracts. The Test Engineer is a key contributor to the development, execution, and improvement of test processes that ensure the quality and reliability of TAG’s electronics and PNT technologies. This role reports to the Lead Systems Engineer and operates within a matrixed organization, collaborating closely with Systems, Hardware, and Software Engineering teams across multiple projects. You will be engaged throughout the product lifecycle with emphasis on formal verification, production test, and fielded system support.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of hands‑on test engineering experience, including developing and executing test procedures for hardware, software, and integrated systems.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, land surveying or similar technical field or demonstrated equivalent technical experience.
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Great attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
Strong verbal, writing, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GNSS systems.
Passion for learning new technologies.
Ability to be agile.
Ability to work independently, as well as having the ability to collaborate with team groups.
DoD Secret or TS cleared.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and execute detailed test procedures to validate hardware, software, and integrated system performance.
Capture requirements in test procedures to enable traceability and precise V&V results.
Create and maintain Functional Test Procedures, Design Verification Procedures, and System-level Test Plans.
Develop test fixtures, test setups, and supporting equipment needed for validation and production testing.
Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of test processes and workflows.
Participate in test-readiness reviews, design reviews, and evaluations, providing feedback with a test-focused perspective.
Conduct hands-on system testing, data collection, analysis, and troubleshooting of hardware and software components.
Maintain and manage test documentation under revision control, ensuring accuracy and traceability throughout the lifecycle.
Analyze test results, perform root-cause assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
Support the integration and validation of design changes in alignment with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
Provide technical input to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Leadership teams to enhance system reliability and test coverage.
Assist in the creation and refinement of verification and validation plans for complex subsystems and end-to-end systems.
Occasional travel to test locations.