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Senior Test Engineer

Crystal Group
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Test Engineer

Reports to: Manager, Compliance Engineering

Department: Engineering

Work Model: Full-time, On-site – 20% Travel Required

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Company & Benefit Information

At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

Crystal Group Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness programs
  • Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • On-Site Gym

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating and performing qualification testing on commercial and military grade rugged electronics.  Environmental, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), power, and safety qualification are used to support product development and validation, marketing, sales, and manufacturing initiatives to prove design acceptability and obtain various compliance certifications. In addition, the Senior Test Engineering will also be held accountable for peer reviews, department mentoring, and leading small project groups.

Essential Functions

  • Advanced understanding of compliance test standards; conducting and witnessing tests; performing diagnostic procedures; measuring performance; analyzing and evaluating findings; performing forensic analysis of failures; troubleshooting failures; supervising sub-contractors.
  • Attains compliance by isolating and resolving non-compliance issues; recommending product and process changes; initiating engineering change notices
  • Advanced understanding and completes compliance reports by collecting and summarizing measurement data and trends
  • Advanced assistance for development of test strategies with the Systems team
  • Advanced understanding and development of test plans
  • Effective coordination with external laboratories for development of test procedures
  • Advanced assistance with engineers and designers through product characterization and testing
  • Advanced assistance in product design, development, and production
  • Provides testing input during design and development phase
  • Inspects products and testing processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement
  • Builds and sets up equipment for testing
  • Prepares and conducts experiments
  • Conducts tests and collects data
  • Calculates or records results during experiments
  • Assists in coordinating with external, 3rd party laboratories for quotation and scheduling
  • Provides oversight for internal testing and external, 3rd party testing
  • Coordinates witnesses for observed testing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Advanced knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems required
  • Proficient with the design and build of wire harnesses and cables
  • Proficient with how cables are routed in a computer-based system
  • Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Advanced knowledge of compliance and testing industry standards
  • Advanced understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Electrical or Mechanical Engineering theory
  • Current and past industry standards for military, automotive industry, or industrial environments
  • Use of full range instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers
  • Operate large stationary machinery including thermotrons, vibe tables, or EMC antenna arrays
  • Multitask to meet several simultaneous project milestones up to and including completion of several projects
  • Work both independently and in a team environment with the ability to change priorities as needed
  • Build, troubleshoot, and debug computer-based systems including network switches, firewalls, rack mounted monitors KVMs, or rack mounted UPS
  • Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (Altium Designer, AutoDesk inventor, AutoCAD, LT SPICE)
  • Read and compare technical data sheets
  • Effectively lead small (1-3 member) teams on well-defined projects with moderate supervision, oversight, and coaching provided
  • Identify departmental process deficiencies, propose viable solutions, and implement appropriate corrective action(s) with moderate managerial support provided

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”)
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science 5 years of Engineering experience or related engineering field or at least 10 years of Mechanical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
  • Current valid US driver’s license with good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of electrical or mechanical component building experience
  • 5 years of CAD software related work
  • Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)
  • Extensive knowledge of advanced testing equipment (bode plot generators, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, hall-effect probes, etc.)
  • 1 year of leadership experience

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.

EEO Statement

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.

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