Test Engineering Lead

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Watring and Cimarron are seeking a Test Engineering Lead to support our team in Huntsville, AL.

Watring is a subsidiary of Cimarron. Watring Technologies, Inc. is a Huntsville, Alabama, technology-based design and manufacturing company specializing in custom hardware and turnkey solutions. Founded in 1997, Watring Technologies’ primary support is in Aerospace and Defense. Their capabilities include hardware integration, testing, and product development. With this acquisition, Cimarron gains substantial capability in both expanded service and product offerings.

Key Duties

• Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of system-level functional and environmental tests to validate performance and compliance.
• Oversee the development and interpretation of engineering documentation, including drawings, work instructions, test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Direct the design and implementation of test fixtures to support mechanical and environmental test activities.
• Review and analyze test data, identify issues, and guide corrective actions or design improvements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior test engineers to support their development and ensure quality execution.
• Coordinate test activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and subcontractors to meet program objectives and schedules.
• Prepare and present technical findings, recommendations, and program updates to senior leadership and prime contractors.
• Ensure adherence to customer, program, and defense industry requirements, including standards associated with DoW, Army, USSF, and MDA programs.
  
  
  

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education :

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. Citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Active Secret Clearance (or higher).
• 15 or more years of experience.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior test engineers.
• Possess strong defense industry experience with a customer focus and knowledge that includes the Department of War, the Army, the United States Space Force (USSF), and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Experience designing test fixtures.
• Experience conducting system-level functional testing.
• Experience conducting environmental testing, including thermal, shock, vibration, modal, and EMI testing.
• Ability to work hands-on with mechanical designs and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in a team environment with both customer and subcontractor personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and prime contractors.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  
  
  

Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Experience with LabVIEW and MATLAB.
  
  
  

Business Profile

Watring Technologies, Inc. (WTI) is an experienced, diversified high technology company proficient in total system integration services, test, custom design, and the manufacturing of process automated hardware. We give customers access to a sole-source, multi-disciplinary staff of specialists offering turn-key solutions. Watring Technologies, Inc. combines state-of-the-art technologies with innovative applications to solve unique problems. We will enhance or complement your industry, giving you a competitive edge with reduced costs and improved productivity. We take great pride in our corporate offerings and the way we conduct business. WTI is dedicated to customer success and satisfaction. Watring Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.