Senior Test Engineer

At Trident Systems' Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence, and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Essential Functions:

• Subject matter expert for integration and testing of multi-function space systems.
• Lead integration and test activities for qualification and acceptance testing of space electronics units.
• Assesses product design and viability from a verification and validation perspective.
• Provide guidance to design team to influence designs for verification and validation.
• Design verification and validation plans and test procedures tailored to the specific requirements of space electronic systems, encompassing both functional and environmental testing parameters.
• Advise on test methodologies to apply to verification and validation of project designs.
• Design special test equipment and test cables to support a thorough verification by test of product requirements.
• Define repeatable verification and validations practices and methods to be applied to multiple projects.
• Conduct thorough functional testing of electronic hardware and systems to verify compliance with design specifications. Analyze test data and results, identifying anomalies, deviations, and areas for improvement.
• Supports process improvement for requirements management and verification.
• Define repeatable practices for requirements verification.
• Supports project execution.
• Collaborating in a multi-disciplined team environment to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Effectively train and mentor junior test engineers and test technicians.
• Design and implement automation testing to support high-scale production in manufacturing facility.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: BS degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering or other relevant technical discipline.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a systems' engineering and/or electronics testing discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of space industry integration and test processes with execution experience.
• Strong knowledge of hardware/software/mechanical interaction, implementation of customer hardware and software, and impact to requirements/performance.
• Experience with the integration & testing of complex electronic systems.
• Expert on environmental testing to space industry standards, including random vibration, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, ESD and shock testing.
• Proficiency in utilizing test equipment and instrumentation for conducting functional testing, performance testing, environmental simulations, such as thermal chambers, vibration tables, and EMC test setups.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong team player and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Performance Measures:

Trident Values:

1. Integrity -The inherent complex of attributes that determine a person or organization's moral and ethical actions and reactions.
2. Passion/Energy/Innovation -An internal ambition or drive that is displayed through innovative ideas and dedication. Using original and creative thinking to make improvements and/or develop and initiate new approaches.
3. Candor/Respect -Is open and honest with the exchange of ideas and opinions. Respects the contribution of others. Communicates with respect.
4. Quality/Performance -Quality of work product including completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and correctness.
5. Innovation/Results Oriented -Understanding of customer needs. Customers are those groups or individuals, internal or external whom you support daily. Knowing what results are important, focusing resources to achieve them in alignment with the goals of the organization.
6. Teamwork/Communications -Developing, maintaining, and fostering positive relationships and partnerships with all Trident employees and clearly conveying and receiving messages to meet the needs of all. This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating, and delivering verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages. Co-operatively and productively with others to achieve results.

Business/Technical Competencies:

1. Problem Solving/Judgment -Ability to assess options and implications, to identify a solution.
2. Business Situational Awareness -The structure and culture of Trident organizations and the personal willingness and ability to effectively adapt to and embrace change.
3. Self-Awareness/Adaptability -Reflecting on past experiences to manage and continually improve our own performance.
4. Science/Engineer/Business Fundamentals -Knowledge of the fundamentals of scientific, engineering, and/or business principals.
5. Application -Ability to apply relevant knowledge and experience on the job.

Management Competencies: (If Applicable)

1. Employee Training & Development -Consistently tries to develop and train direct report employees. Works with employees to define their career path within Trident.
2. Leadership -Positively influencing people and events in a leadership role. Ability to lead a group of people in a positive manner towards success. Delegates authority appropriately. Makes timely informed decisions. Acts in the best interest of the company. Sets exceptional example for others.
3. Contracts Management -Successfully manages SOW, contract deliverables, and other key technical and business clauses for pending contracts. Ensure contract compliance. Recommend changes to contracts as required.
4. Service & Product Line Management -Coordinates supporting deliverables and measurable milestones for each related project. Identifies IR&D and capital investments as required.
5. Fiscal Responsibility -Manages profits, losses, and budget in support of organizational objectives.
6. Strategic Thinking -Takes a broad scale, long term view, assessing options and implications.
7. Customer Relationships -Understands customer organizations; maintains tactical relationships with and promotes Trident capabilities to customer organizations. Maintain relationships with key customers as their careers take them to different organizations.
8. Marketing/Sales/Proposals -Identify/develop follow-on work. Maintain strong business situation awareness for each assigned business area.
9. Project Planning & Execution -Manages & executes projects. Monitors the technical quality of work conducted and deliverables produced.
10. Organization/Staffing/Resource Management -Forecast staffing needs for all projects prior to award.
11. Risk/Issue/Opportunity/Quality Management -Monitors project execution regarding risk, issues and opportunities that may arise. Refers significant decisions on change to corporate where appropriate. Monitor implementation of quality assurance measures.
12. Corporate Compliance/Policy & Process -Monitor adherence to company policy and process guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

1. Communication: Frequent communication with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
2. Repetitive Motion: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
3. Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products.
4. Physical Strength: Sedentary work; must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

Working Conditions:

1. Typically work is performed in an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or sometimes remote environment.
2. May occasionally work in manufacturing production facility.

The successful candidate must be capable of receiving a US Government security clearance. US Citizenship Required.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, race, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Trident Systems Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer of protected Veterans and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Trident Systems has a desire for priority referrals of protected Veterans. EEO Post