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STS Principal Test Development Engineer

Avenue Technologies Company
Sudbury, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Clearance Required: Secret (Interim acceptable)

We’re looking for a STS Principal Test Development Engineer who enjoys working on complex, high-impact systems and collaborating across engineering teams.

This role supports advanced defense and aerospace systems, focusing on mission-critical technologies used in real-world operational environments.

In this role, you’ll contribute across the full system lifecycle—from concept and design through integration, testing, and production support.

What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop system solutions
- Support system integration, testing, and validation activities
- Work with models, simulations, prototypes, and hardware/software systems
- Identify risks and support technical decision-making
- Help improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency

What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant engineering experience Experience in an engineering design and development environment with at least four (4) years of direct experience with Test Equipment design and development tasks Experience leading technical teams and projects US Citizen - Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. Qualifications We Prefer Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira/Confluence, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking software Experience with decision-making and problem-solving skills Experience with National Instruments’ TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and/or LabVIEW Digital, and/or Analog, and/or RF, and/or power supply test hardware design experience Experience with routine use and/or automation of commercial test and measurement equipment, i.e. Oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, power supplies, etc.

Additional Details:
- Onsite role in Sudbury, MA
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Work on cutting-edge, mission-critical technology

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