Test & Evaluation Engineer

Duration:12 Months

100% on site.
Candidate can work out of either Seattle, Everett, or Tukwila.
Physical demands: able to lift 25Lbs, walk from building to building on campus.

Job Description:

• Develops and documents standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity. Leads the development of test procedures.
• Applies lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures. Designs calibration system/test fixtures. Develops data processing tools and algorithms. Generates calibration procedures and software.
• Guides others in the design of test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements. Oversees debriefing of the test team. Leads the analysis, processing and formatting of data to customer requirements.
• Approves test data prior to delivery to customer. Formulates expectations for test data based on historical data. Performs functions as required to ensure calibration system readiness and data validity. Trains others. Works under minimal direction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of instrumentation engineering projects and best practices
• Document all engineering solutions and design
• Lead technical design reviews
• Works cross-functionally to support program/project plan and integrate with key stakeholders.
• Leads Cost-Effective Verification and Validation methods
• Applies lessons learned to the improvement of test procedures
• Guides teams that design test hardware, software and systems to achieve test program objectives
• Provides oversight on Test Program deliverables to customer
• Develop baselines and manage change to Statement Of Work, Requirements, Cost, Schedule, Risk/Issues/Opportunities, and Supply Chain
• Lead development and approval of Estimates/Proposals
• Manage communications of plan and performance to plan across stakeholder teams
• Facilitate with execution teams to drive performance to plan
• Is proactive, works under minimal direction and train/mentor others

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. Electrical Engineer, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 20 years engineering design
• Proficient with project management
• Experience with Integrated Test Vehicle (ITV) design
• Experience with Airplane Systems instrumentation, Wind Tunnel instrumentation
• Proficient with common drafting tools: MS Visio, Zuken, CATIA, AutoCAD, etc.
• Proficient with instrumentation sensors, and data/control acquisition system
• Proficient with hydraulic systems
• Proficient with airplane electrical systems
• System engineering
• Proficient with LabVIEW and NI hardware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Understanding electromagnetic interference
• Experienced with PLC and close-loop control

Key Skills:

• Experience with Integrated Test Vehicle (ITV) design
• Experience with Airplane Systems instrumentation, Wind Tunnel instrumentation
• Proficient with airplane electrical systems
• System engineering
• Proficient with LabVIEW and NI hardware.

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.