What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer II Test position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
In this role, the successful candidate provides product test engineering work for avionics programs, completing problem resolution through root cause and corrective action techniques. Additionally, this role provides the opportunity to create test procedures and identify and implement opportunities for improved efficiencies. Test Engineer to provide training and support for technicians to repair Test equipment, production, and field return units primarily for F-16 semi-automated test stations. Candidate must have strong technical ability, troubleshooting skills, RF background, software, and ability to communicate with and have customer interface. Candidate will interface with outside vendors, Engineering team, Program Management, Test Technicians, Quality, Manufacturing, etc.
- Drive manufacturing test plan scope with hardware design, software, manufacturing, and operation teams
- Establish test plans based on test requirements
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
- Control test plan execution with the focus on test coverage, certification requirements, cost reduction and simplicity to promptly release equipment
- Actively contribute to design review meetings of manufacturing test equipment
- Support build, debug, validate, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
- Establish great working relationships with vendors and managing their deliverables
- Perform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (ATP/ICO) of test equipment
- Continuously manage test equipment performance and improvement through ramp up, quality assurance, production certification and new product introduction phases
- Work with Engineers and quality to ensure that Integration and final testing meets conforming requirements
- Define operation, maintenance, and calibration requirements for each functional test equipment
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant fields
- Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing test engineering in a high-tech manufacturing environment
- Extensive knowledge of Digital, Analog, and RF circuitry.
- Applicable experience includes electrical engineering, RF engineering, test engineering, electronics engineering technology, computer programming.
- Knowledge of Test equipment: Oscilloscope, high frequency measurements testing, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, perform root cause analysis down to component level.
- Experience with maintaining Avionics Automated Test Equipment and LRU’s
- Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams
- Familiarity with CAD Programs (Visio, etc.)
- Skilled in Windows Office Applications
- Experience setting up graphical dashboards for data analysis (Tableau, Looker, or similar)
- Working knowledge of Windows based PC’s.
- Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
- Strong troubleshooting to discrete component level and problem-solving skills to diagnose failures.
- Experience mentoring and leading teams
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
Salary : $95,106 - $161,680
