Highlights
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Boca Raton, FL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$120,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://www.vaco.com/ |
Description
Vaco is hiring a Test & Compliance Engineer (Mid-Level)
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Compensation: $100-$120k/annually
Focus: Verification & Validation (V&V) | Aerospace & Industrial Camera Systems
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Test & Compliance Engineer to support Verification and Validation (V&V) activities for industrial and aerospace camera systems.
This role is responsible for developing and executing test strategies aligned with commercial, industrial, aerospace, and defense standards, ensuring requirements compliance, and evaluating both internal and third-party test data.
The ideal candidate will have experience translating complex technical requirements into actionable test plans, working within highly regulated and standardized environments, and producing clear, defensible verification documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Verification & Validation (V&V)
- Develop, document, and maintain V&V plans, procedures, and reports
- Ensure verification activities align with applicable MIL-STDs, aerospace standards, and commercial regulatory requirements
- Define appropriate verification methods, including:
- Test
- Analysis
- Inspection
- Demonstration
- Ensure verification methods are traceable to system and subsystem requirements
- Support environmental, functional, and qualification testing
Requirements Analysis & Traceability
- Review and interpret system, hardware, and software requirements for:
- Testability
- Completeness
- Compliance
- Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs)
- Link requirements to verification methods and final results
- Partner with Systems Engineering to identify and clarify ambiguous or incomplete requirements
- Translate technical requirements into appropriate test cases and procedures
Test Planning & Execution
- Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and test cases
- Collaborate with engineering teams to create test scripts
- Coordinate and support:
- Laboratory testing
- Bench testing
- Field testing
- Environmental testing
- Qualification testing
- Ensure proper test setup, instrumentation, and data collection
- Validate the accuracy and integrity of test results
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure testing activities comply with applicable regulatory and industry standards
- Work with standards including:
- MIL-STD-810
- MIL-STD-461
- FCC
- CE / European EMC requirements
- Other applicable aerospace and commercial standards
- Support audits and compliance reviews
- Prepare documentation and evidence packages demonstrating requirements compliance
Third-Party Testing & Vendor Evaluation
- Review and interpret third-party/vendor test reports
- Evaluate external testing related to:
- EMI/EMC
- Environmental testing
- Reliability
- Qualification
- Assess vendor test data for completeness, validity, and compliance
- Identify gaps, discrepancies, or potential risks
- Provide actionable recommendations when test results do not fully satisfy requirements
Documentation & Reporting
- Develop clear and concise:
- Test reports
- Compliance summaries
- Technical justifications
- Verification documentation
- Present findings and recommendations to Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and other cross-functional teams
- Maintain documentation necessary to support verification closure and compliance requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Systems, Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations teams throughout the product lifecycle
- Support:
- Design Reviews
- Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
- Verification Closure Reviews
- Help ensure compliance and verification requirements are considered throughout product development
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5–7 years of experience within aerospace and defense or another highly standardized/regulated industry
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing V&V test plans and procedures
- Experience with electronic hardware testing and validation
- Strong familiarity with commercial regulatory and MIL-STD frameworks
- Ability to read and interpret complex technical requirements
- Ability to derive test cases and procedures from engineering requirements
- Experience with requirements traceability and RTMs
- Experience reviewing third-party/vendor test reports for compliance and completeness
- Strong understanding of verification methodologies
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with DO-160
- Experience with EMI/EMC testing
- Environmental and qualification testing experience
- Experience within hardware/software system integration and validation environments
- Knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality management systems
- Experience supporting government or defense contracts
- Experience analyzing test data and identifying trends, anomalies, or potential failures
- Aerospace hardware or electronics experience
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Strong technical writing capabilities
- Ability to translate complex requirements into executable test strategies
- Ability to interpret and summarize complex technical data
- Strong cross-functional communication
- Comfortable working within highly regulated, high-reliability environments
- Ability to independently identify compliance gaps and recommend solutions
Travel
- Up to 10% travel
- Travel is primarily in support of third-party testing efforts
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
Representation Notice
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
About Company
Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.
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