Product Development Test Engineer

CAES delivers mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to develop products from concept to customer.

CAES is a defense, aerospace, cyber security, energy, and transportation products group. CAES manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

We are an industry leader in the design, manufacture, support of advanced integrated electronic sub-systems for high performance Electronic Warfare, Radar/Communications, flight test and instrumentation systems. Our products are used by US and international customers in manned aircraft, UAVs, space launch vehicles, missiles and guided weapons applications.

Are you up for challenges? CAES is looking for a Team Player to work in a high diversity product development environment at the Lancaster facility. Working on multi-disciplinary teams and being able to adapt to a dynamic engineering environment brings with it an exciting opportunity to influence the successful execution of product development goals and achieving operational excellence. This position must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance to the level of Secret.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

The Electronics Test Engineer provides technical contributions and subject matter leadership throughout the entire product development lifecycle to ultimately ensure successful product verification. This role is responsible for completing all assigned, assumed, and cascading tasks within allotted timelines. The Test Engineer works collaboratively with Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, Project Engineers, Process Engineers, and production staff to ensure all contractual elements of a given program are satisfied and to help ensure all project requirements are maintained to support product qualification.

An ideal candidate applies multi-discipline technical knowledge to leverage their formal education, training, creativity, supporting skill sets, and prior work experience to develop, document, and execute product verification testing and product qualification. Product lines supported will include Transponders, Encoders, Flight Terminators, Interrogators, Altimeters, and other related embedded flight safety, electronic sub-systems. This position is expected to operate independently with nominal management oversight as an individual contributor, as a test specialist, a project team member, and as a collaborative member of the engineering staff. Technical writing will be central to the role but will also require high aptitude mechanical and electrical understanding and hands on product interaction. The role will also include developing test fixtures, developing test plans, testing products, performing root cause analysis, and assisting design engineers with developing corrective action and continuous improvement plans.

• Drive the creation of project documentation such as of test protocols, acceptance test procedures, qualification test procedures, verification cross reference, verification plans, rationale artifacts, technical reports, corrective action reports, failure analysis reports, and other deliverables.
• Drive the development and fabrication of test fixtures and other testing related items.
• Assess and confirms customer specifications, specifically related to the requirements to which a product has been or will need to be tested.
• Support the on-site environmental test programs, facilities, and equipment as the engineering subject matter expert, including but not limited to shock, vibration, thermal, pressure, etc.
• Verify traceable hardware requirements, software requirements, use cases, and acceptance test procedures.
• Perform root cause analysis and assist design engineers with developing corrective action and continuous improvement plans.
• Support risk reduction planning, communicate decision rationale, and secure project artifacts using designated enterprise database tools and storage systems.
• Directly participate in the development of functional prototypes, limited run production, and the qualification of production units.
• Perform related or other supporting engineering work assignments as business needs require.
• Travel occasionally to off-site locations as needed (0-20%).

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience
• Demonstratable self-directed functional task management and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under deadlines and constraints while multitasking across different programs
• Experience operating within stage-gate, structured product development environments
• Working knowledge of electronics systems and electronics manufacturing
• Demonstratable analytical root cause analysis capabilities and advanced problem-solving ability
• Experience working in a hands-on lab and/or product testing environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills in English
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred

• Working knowledge of test equipment and techniques used to interrogate electronic assemblies including Power Meters, Signal Generators, Spectrum and Vector Analyzers
• Working knowledge of environmental test equipment including Shakers, Thermal Chambers, Pressure Vessels
• Working knowledge of CAD applications (AutoCAD Inventor)
• Working knowledge of 3D printing / additive manufacturing tools and processes
• Working knowledge of RF (Scattering, Amplifiers, Filters, Antennas, etc.)

Salary Range min/max: Test Engineer III: 85,481.43 - $128,222.15 Test Engineer IV: $113,049.19 - $169,573.79 Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.