Weapons Systems Test Engineer

• Design develop and implement testing methods and equipment to evaluate component and subsystem reliability
• Plan and arrange labor schedules and equipment required for testing and evaluating standards 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
• 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
• Support root cause and failure analysis (RCA/FMEA) and drive corrective actions with design teams
• Travel to and support 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

• Provide technical and managerial briefings to internal and external customers that instill confidence and further the technical reputation of the organization
• Deliver results on time and within cost limitations
• Balance technical requirements to meet the customer(s) needs
• Develop alternative solutions that overcome roadblocks and risks

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field and 4+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with system-level validation.
• 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 test execution and test reporting.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain 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.
• This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing kneeling stooping and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or experience with electro-mechanical systems and troubleshooting.
• Experience in data analysis using MATLAB.
• Experience in field assignments and associated travel and operations.
• Experience interfacing with customers on significant technical matters.
• Field experience with military remote or harsh tests.
• Master's degree in engineering.
• 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.
• Experience with Design of Experiments methodology.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Working knowledge of reliability statistics and data analysis (Weibull MTTF). #LI-Onsite #LI-JR1

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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