Advanced Test Engineer

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an Advanced Test Engineer position that just opened in Canonsburg, PA. In this role, you will participate in the planning of technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets and equipment required for the testing and evaluating of new systems, products and special devices. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of job-related experience.

Location: Canonsburg, PA
Position: Advanced Test Engineer
Contract: 24 months or longer
Pay: $67.86/hour

As the Advanced Test Engineer in our Undersea Mission Solutions business area, you’ll participate in the planning of technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets and equipment required for the testing and evaluating of new systems, products and special devices. Utilizing your expert knowledge and understanding of test engineering concepts and principles, you’ll prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures throughout the engineering development lifecycle.

What you’ll experience:

• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
  

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Automated, manual, regression and software testing
• Experience with DOORS, Jira, Matlab, and Agile methodologies
• Proficient knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
• Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions
• Experience working complex programs with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Establish and present test strategies, plans, and results to internal and external customers
• Set-up, configuration, and documentation of hardware and software systems under test, including loading software onto multiple devices.
• Design, development, and implementation of cost-effective procedures for testing and troubleshooting of components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems.
• Development of test plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, test flow, and test case design and implementation
• Document testing issues and failures and perform analysis of test results
• Formal systems acceptance testing activities
• Experienced in failure investigation activities
  

• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable/required within a reasonable period of time.
• Applicants may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
  

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
  

• This position is 100% on-site in Canonsburg, PA.

About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country.  Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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