What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineering Specialist position at Nova Talent Solutions?
ROLE OVERVIEW:
A leading technology organization is seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist to support the design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic, mechanical, and software systems.
This role works closely with development engineers to support product development, resolve technical issues, and ensure systems meet performance and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise along with the ability to manage complex tasks and contribute to process improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
A leading technology organization is seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist to support the design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic, mechanical, and software systems.
This role works closely with development engineers to support product development, resolve technical issues, and ensure systems meet performance and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise along with the ability to manage complex tasks and contribute to process improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support design, documentation, requirements management, integration, and testing of systems and products
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify issues and recommend solutions
- Manage complex projects or processes with general oversight
- Communicate across teams to ensure alignment on processes and procedures
- Perform engineering tests, experimental testing, and fault isolation
- Conduct electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment and systems
- Execute subsystem and system-level verification and validation testing
- Assemble, calibrate, repair, and operate equipment using technical documentation and schematics
- Utilize diagnostic tools and test equipment for system validation
- Identify, track, and resolve hardware defects
- Build and repair cables, radios, and related hardware components
- Track and manage development assets
- Support field testing and related activities
- Maintain accurate documentation, including test results and system updates
- Support configuration management processes and system entries
- Assist with procurement of components and materials as needed
- Escalate critical issues to appropriate leadership
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or
- Graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or
- 10 or more years of related experience in lieu of a degree
- Strong knowledge of engineering processes and project execution
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and voltmeters
- Experience with surface mount technology assembly and repair
- Basic understanding of RF circuits and software-defined radio architectures
- Experience with RF communication systems, including ASICs, PLLs, DACs, amplifiers, and power supply circuits
- Familiarity with configuration management systems such as Agile
- Experience writing failure analysis reports and technical documentation
- Experience managing calibration or electronics lab environments
- Experience purchasing parts or equipment for engineering support
- Knowledge of IPC standards such as IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to resolve technical challenges