Weapons Systems Test and Evaluation Engineer
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a hands-on Weapons Systems Test and Evaluation Engineer to design, execute, and analyze component and subsystem reliability tests in support of next-generation products. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical engineering fundamentals with practical experience in thermal, vibration, and accelerated life testing. This role involves close collaboration with design engineers and cross-functional teams, with regular travel to offsite test facilities. Internal and external technicians and engineers work together in cross-functional teams where they are likely to develop close collegial relationships built on trust and integrity. This is an on-site position with approximately 25% travel to support testing. We work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field and 4+ years relevant experience.
- Experience with at least one of these areas: reliability test planning, HALT/HASS, Reliability-Growth, and accelerated life testing methods.
- Experience with system-level validation.
- Working knowledge of reliability statistics and data analysis (Weibull, MTTF)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on lab and field test environment.
- Strong clear verbal and written communication.
- Experience developing test plans, coordinating test support requirements across multiple disciplines, and test reporting in support of the precision guided munitions product line and associated systems and sub-systems.
- Experience in field assignments and associated travel and operations austere test locations.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
- We may consider candidates with fewer years of experience for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience interfacing with customers on significant technical matters.
- Master's degree in engineering.
- 3-5 years of experience in component, subsystem, or reliability testing.
- Proficiency with common test and measurement tools (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQs, thermocouples, multimeters).
- Exposure to FMEA, fault tree analysis (FTA), or similar methodologies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Understanding of heat transfer, thermal systems, and mechanical stress testing.
- Ability to design or adapt custom fixtures and test setups.
- Experience with Design of Experiments methodology.
- Experience with Earned Value Management.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implements testing methods and equipment
- Plan and arrange the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices
- Provide test area with parameters for sample testing and specify tests to be performed
- Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
- Develop and execute component and subsystem test plans to evaluate functionality, performance, and reliability
- Define accelerated life test (ALT), HALT, HASS, and ESS methodologies aligned with physics-of-failure principles
- Perform reliability modeling, Weibull analysis, MTBF calculations, and life prediction assessments
- Lead test setup design, instrumentation planning, and data acquisition (thermal, vibration, and electrical)
- Conduct hands-on testing including thermal cycling, vibration, fatigue, and electrical endurance tests
- Perform root cause and failure analysis (RCA/FMEA) and drive corrective actions with design teams
- Travel to and oversee testing at external labs and proving grounds (25% of the time)
- Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards, including electrical and thermal test protocols
- Document and present test results to stakeholders through technical reports and reliability reviews
- Support development of in-house test infrastructure
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- an employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
