Senior System Test Engineer

Supports the development, modification, execution and verification of test methods. Develops/Utilizes detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan. Develops solutions to calibration systems problems of limited scope and impact. Utilizes knowledge of test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements. Analyzes, processes, and formats data to customer requirements. Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer.. Presents test results internally. Archives data and reports. Trains others. Works under general direction. Previous experience to component qualification or acceptance testing. Competency with electronic test equipment and safety protocol. Capability to interface with NASA and Boeing facility personnel.

Requirements:
Knowledge: Completely understands and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts. Possesses general knowledge of other related disciplines.
Problem Solving: Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Develops solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
Discretion: Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Receives general direction for work that is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Impact: Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results, reaching erroneous decisions or making recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
Liaison: Interacts frequently with inter-organizational personnel and external customers. Represents the organization by providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
Typical Experience: Twenty or more years' experience in an engineering, technical production or system test endeavor required . Previous experience with testing of International Space Station hardware, preferably the ExPRESS Logistics Carrier (ELC) ExPRESS Carrier Avionics (ExPCA) or similar Payloads support system hardware. Significant experience with major Aerospace Engineering firms and business practices highly desired.
Representative Major Tasks (Reflects typical job family activities. Specific activities may vary by project):
- Debriefs test team to evaluate test performance and obtains authorization to break/alter configuration. Supports failure investigation. Develops the plan for the next test activities or events based on results. Authorizes reallocation, disposition or refurbishment of test articles and assets.
- Coordinates the manufacture and assembly of the test hardware and validates conformance to design specifications.
- Develops/Modifies detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan.
- Analyzes, processes, and formats data to customer requirements. Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer.
- Gathers information from sources such as specifications, technology experts, contracts, test plans and system engineering to define complex test requirements, facilities and test articles in accordance with applicable program statement of work and regulatory requirements as a basis for test planning.
- Performs test in accordance with approved test plan/procedure and applicable policies. Troubleshoots and addresses anomalies. Makes decisions based on emergent conditions. Collects data for processing as required.
- Defines and oversees test article configuration by providing work instructions and detailed change information. Coordinates the integration of test specific hardware and validates conformance to test specifications. Supports test readiness reviews, safety reviews and data/control systems checkout to minimize risks. Performs calibrations and system check-out/validation to satisfy test requirements.
- Documents and reports lessons learned and performance metrics to improve future testing and makes recommendations to improve processes. Archives data and reports as required.

EEO/M/F/V

Current Openings for Senior System Test Engineer Jobs at GHG Corporation

Department	Location	Employment Type

Get Notified of New Jobs at GHG Corporation