Principal / Senior Principal Test Engineer - 19795

Description

The company is the company's defense systems unit, and this role sits in its Systems Engineering, Integration and Test organization in Roy, Utah.

You will hold a Senior Principal or Principal Systems Test Engineer role focused on hardware and software integration and lab operations.

You will support lab operations by helping with lab design, test planning and preparation, scheduling test events, and running integration checkout procedures.

You will make sure test stations and assets are ready by loading software and setting up hardware, and you will work with MA to keep station software and hardware configurations current and validated.

You will take part in test readiness reviews, acceptance testing and integration events.

The work involves varied assignments and close teamwork at every level, with high expectations.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Help build detailed plans and schedules for integration checkout procedures.
• Help develop and review tests with other engineering disciplines, systems test and engineering management.
• Write and run software installation, integration and acceptance test procedures.
• Arrange test equipment and staff so tests run safely and efficiently.
• Support testing on the spot and make real-time calls on safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Help manage the lab's configuration.
• Act as the central contact between internal and external groups to define test data needs.
• Make sure engineering tests support mission goals and that the means to run them exist. Be responsible for testing all customer samples.
• Oversee the operational side of engineering tests and act as liaison to program, engineering and line management.
• Track test requirements, manage schedules and prepare reports.
• Select and supervise technicians during testing.
• Assess anomalies and write resolutions into documented procedures, working with Test and Quality Engineering.
• Apply knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 and AS9100), including asset accountability, tool and part inventory, and calibration tracking.
• Apply knowledge of environmental, health, safety and sustainability requirements (EHS&S), including OSHA, EPA and hazardous material (HAZMAT) rules.
• Apply knowledge of component safety for electrostatic discharge (ESD) and foreign object debris/elimination (FOD/FOE).
• Communicate clearly, work well in a team, and work independently on complex problems.

Requirements

• Principal T03 level: 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering or mathematics). A master's degree with 3 years of experience, a PhD with 1 year of experience, or 4 extra years in place of a degree also qualify.
• Senior T04 level: 8 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering or mathematics). A master's degree with 6 years of experience, a PhD with 4 years of experience, or 4 extra years in place of a degree also qualify.
• You must be a U.S. citizen who can obtain an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, or hold one that is current and within scope (less than 6 years old).
• You must be able to obtain and keep SAP approval within a reasonable period, as the company decides based on business needs.
• At least 1 year of experience using test equipment and troubleshooting systems.
• At least 1 year of experience in lab integration and test activities.
• Preferred: experience with the CPLM tool and its release process.
• Preferred: ability to advise on system administration decisions for license, OS and software updates and maintenance, user account upkeep, and tracking of software approvals.
• Preferred: knowledge of procurement for assets, materials and software license orders.

Conditions

The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Travel is 10% of the time.

Secret clearance is required before start.

Pay ranges are $89,400.00 to $134,200.00 at the primary level and $111,700.00 to $167,500.00 at the secondary level. These are general guidelines, and final base pay depends on the role's scope, your experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• As a full-time employee you are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance and work/life programs, paid time off, health and wellness resources, and employee discounts.
• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may also be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Other benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.