Job Description In this role, the successful candidate provides product test engineering work for avionics programs, completing problem resolution through root cause and corrective action techniques. Additionally, this role provides the opportunity to create test procedures and identify and implement opportunities for improved efficiencies. Test Engineer to provide training and support for technicians to repair Test equipment, production, and field return units primarily for F-16 semi-automated test stations. Candidate must have strong technical ability, troubleshooting skills, RF background, software, and ability to communicate with and have customer interface. Candidate will interface with outside vendors, Engineering team, Program Management, Test Technicians, Quality, Manufacturing, etc.
- Drive manufacturing test plan scope with hardware design, software, manufacturing, and operation teams
- Establish test plans based on test requirements
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
- Control test plan execution with the focus on test coverage, certification requirements, cost reduction and simplicity to promptly release equipment
- Actively contribute to design review meetings of manufacturing test equipment
- Support build, debug, validate, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
- Establish great working relationships with vendors and managing their deliverables
- Perform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (ATP/ICO) of test equipment
- Continuously manage test equipment performance and improvement through ramp up, quality assurance, production certification and new product introduction phases
- Work with Engineers and quality to ensure that Integration and final testing meets conforming requirements
- Define operation, maintenance, and calibration requirements for each functional test equipment
