213811 - Test Engineer
Industry
ENG
Region
MA-Massachusetts
City
Chelmsford
State
MA
Rate
Up to $79.04 DOE
Duration
12 months
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Test Engineer for a contract opportunity in Chelmsford, MA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Active Secret Clearance
o Experience using Microsoft Office products to generate status reports, project plans, and work instructions.
o Experience writing, editing and supporting existing software code base using LabVIEW and/or Test Stand software.
o Experience in analyzing and resolving problems.
o Experience in managing and prioritizing your own workload that may consist of several tasks at once.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Experience in effectively working on teams.
o Ability to work with minimal detailed direction to deliver desired results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations. Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
o A minimum of 9 years of professional level career experience is preferred.
o Proven success in implementing appropriate methods to measure electrical parameters typically required for components and subassemblies.
o Subject matter expert in Radio Frequency or Microwave systems and subsystems. Success in developing multiple complex test programs with NI LabVIEW and/or Test Stand development environments.
o Proven track record of researching and specifying components for test equipment design.
o Proven ability in troubleshooting measurement issues and isolating problems down to the test instrument, fixturing, software level or unit under test.
o Proficiency generating assembly and block diagram sketches, parts lists and other types of engineering documentation.
o Proficiency in Corrective/Preventative action process and implementation.-Solid background in deriving test requirements from design or system level requirements.
o Ability to identify and author required documentation to correct drawing to actual hardware discrepancies.
o Proven collaborator with multidiscipline teams.
o Effective relationship builder across multiple organizations and disciplines.
o Experience preparing charts and giving presentations outlining technical issues, solutions or trade studies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited Bachelor's Degree

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time 4/10 work schedule


Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

Contact
Patricia Serge
pserge@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x306 or (800) 927-9318 x306

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.