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Test Engineer III

Varstaff
Hagerstown, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
Varstaff is searching for a level III Test Engineer for our client in Hagerstown, MD

Job description includes:
 
   
 

Planning & Documentation

  • Develop and maintain flight test plans, test procedures, and test reports in accordance with program and customer requirements.
  • Support program-level test planning, including strategies, schedules, risk identification, and resource coordination.

Hands-on Testing

  • Execute developmental, qualification, and flight test activities for aircraft mission systems and avionics.
  • Operate RF and electronic test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, multi-meters, data acquisition units, and various transducers and accelerometers.

Integration & Troubleshooting

  • Support aircraft integration, subsystem checkout, and test anomaly investigation and resolution.
  • Participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Safety Review Boards, and post-test data analysis.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Interface with systems engineering, avionics, software, and program management to ensure test activities align with technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior test engineers.
 

Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 6 years of experience in aerospace or defense test engineering.
  • Active TS Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
  • FAA Class III medical certificate, with the ability to complete Altitude Chamber.
  • Hands-on experience with RF and electronic test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, multi-meters, data acquisition units, transducers, accelerometers).
  • Familiarity with aircraft avionics systems, architectures, and integration.
  • Ability to read schematics, interpret service manuals, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques.
  • Experience developing and executing ground and flight test plans and procedures.
  • Strong background in requirements management (derivation, traceability, verification, and selloff).
  • Excellent technical documentation and communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting DoD programs, ISR platforms, and/or missionized aircraft.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD and aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461).
  • Experience supporting FAA and/or military (DoD) certification efforts.
  • Knowledge of requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama).
  • Prior experience in a lead test or integration IPT role.
  • Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experience in generation and disposition of product non-conformances.
  • Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing.
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 6 years of experience in aerospace or defense test engineering.
   

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