Production Test Engineer I

Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

A Production Test Engineer is responsible for implementing a test program that will validate customer specifications and determine if a product is suitable for delivery as well as provide support for the environmental test lab equipment.  This position will interact on all levels with Program Management, Design Engineering, Software Engineering, Administration, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to ascertain validation level and methodology.    This is a full-time exempt position in which the work is performed under limited supervision by the Manager, Production Test and is evaluated on results obtained. Additional direct supervision is provided by individual Program Managers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures and reports to customer specifications.
• Provide inputs to Requirements Verification Matrix (RVM) based on program specific, customer specification documents.
• Integrate Derived Requirements from design activities into RVM and test procedures.
• Validate product performance in accordance with product specification via approved test procedures.
• Provide documentation of performance verification via test results and reports.
• Perform test activities defined by approved test procedures.
• Follow applicable SEAKR Engineering Procedures as documented in the Quality Manual.
• Prepare and present customer briefings as required by Program Management.
• Provide equipment support and guidance for the Production Test Technician.
• Develop and implement general test equipment utilities as opportunity and need arises in order to aid program product and specific test equipment designers. 
• Work occasional weekends or long hours to support program schedules.
• Occasionally travel to customer or vendor locations in support of program requirements.
• Respond to phone calls for assistance during off hours while supporting program acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• The Production Test Engineer must have a thorough understanding of power supplies, DMM’s, Oscilloscopes, etc.
• The successful candidate shall have a fundamental knowledge of and experience producing and testing electronics.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to solve basic lab debug problems.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software, specifically Word and Excel, as well as with Windows PC based applications in general.
• The understanding of and ability to implement automated data acquisition techniques is desired.
• Experience with programming languages such as C , C, Lua, Python and LabVIEW is desired.
• The knowledge of and experience with Environmental design verification testing is desired. The candidate must be able to translate specification requirements into applied test verification of design requirements.
• Some local travel will be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally needs to be able to work nights and weekend on a periodic basis for program schedule or lab support.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other related field is required.
• Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of electronics industry work experience; Aerospace experience is a plus.

Additional Information

Compensation: Base pay range is $80,000-85,000 depending on qualifications.  SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

US Citizenship Required