Electronics System Test Engineer

Company: Actalent
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Are you interested in working as a Systems Test Engineer within the Defense Industry?
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives
through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market.
With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S.,
Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions,
Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Description:
Operations Integration and Test Engineer/System Test Architect who will lead system test activities on proposals, program products and prototype hardware for high-reliability space hardware assemblies of moderate to high complexity. Candidate is required to have expert knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, theories, and techniques needed to develop test programs to thoroughly test radiometric imaging and non-imaging spaceflight products, equipment and systems.
Essential Functions:

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  Experience in generating concepts for and guiding development of system testing of space-based optical instruments.
  
  
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  Generating system test documentation (e.g., Test Requirements Documents, Test Design Documents and Test Procedures) and directing support personnel in the day-to-day execution of the system test readiness tasks.
  
  
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  Must have strong program leadership skills and space system development execution expertise.
  
  
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  esponsible for managing medium, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams.
  
  
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  Oversees and coordinates high visibility system test efforts, including formal cost / schedule / technical responsibilities and system readiness reviews which include direct customer interface.
  
  
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  Planning and requesting manpower / equipment / process resources.
  
  
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  Experience working with Systems Engineering and other engineering functions to provide compliant, best value solutions for customers.
  
  
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  Interfacing with design engineers and suppliers to ensure hardware is producible.
  
  
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  Planning and supporting the build and modification of system test equipment in the areas of procurement, assembly method/test procedures generation, tooling design, process development, facilities / equipment planning and the resolution of manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues.
  
  
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  Supporting process improvement initiatives of technical and operational nature.
  
  
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  Supporting the root cause and corrective action process.
  
  
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    Experience in the manufacturing of electronics for high reliability military and government systems.
    
    
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    Experience in development and low to medium rate initial production efforts.
    
    
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    Experience in developing manufacturing processes and transferring those to production.
    
    
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    Experience in test and evaluation for space-based systems.
    
    
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    Additional knowledge of MIL/IPC workmanship and performance standards related to electronic assemblies (IPC-610, IPC-620, etc.).
    
    
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    Knowledge of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and cable assemblies.
    
    
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    Good communication skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations to peers, management, and customers.
    
    
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    Demonstrated ability to find root cause of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, mechanical test failures, etc.
    
    
    Employee Perks:
    
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      Paid Weekly
      
      
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      Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plans
      
      
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      Abenity Discount Program
      
      
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      Udemy Courses
      
      
      About Actalent:
      Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
      The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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