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Test Engineer

DP Professionals (DPP)
Dayton, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026

DPP is seeking a Test Engineer II for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry.


Work location: Onsite in Vandalia, Ohio

Schedule: 7:30 am-4:30 pm or 8:00 am-5:00 pm; M-F

Duration: 12 months

Term: W2 contract

Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a Secret US security clearance.


Position summary:

  • As a Test Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems.
  • You'll develop complex test plans and procedures for a variety of systems to ensure the verification and validation of all product requirements. You will also be involved with the execution of the tests using top industry tools.
  • As a cross functional engineer, you'll test system and component level new products and develop new test processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Required:

  • Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
  • Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration
  • Exposure to planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities

Required education/equivalency:

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or other related discipline and typically 2 or more years of experience

Work environment:

  • Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.
  • Working Conditions: Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Frequently exposed to loud noises.
  • Safety Sensitive Position: Responsible for the safety or security of people or property. Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles.

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