GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Test and Validation Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality designs through comprehensive requirement testing and validation. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of different components, subsystems and vehicles. The position requires technical expertise to develop and lead product validation testing, drive to root cause for quality and reliability issues, interpret technical agency standards, and conduct projects in accordance with engineering excellence.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES- Lead the validation of small and large projects to meet required timing by working with design engineers and test technicians
- Develop DVP&R's (Design Verification Plan and Report) ensuring traceability from requirements to validation
- Participate in DFMEA (Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) reviews and provide input
- Develop laboratory test plans, procedures, analyze test data and write or approve technical reports
- Set up and use of data acquisition equipment and processing the resulting data
- Prepare and manage schedules for assigned projects
- Identify project/subsystem risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Standardize test procedures through the development of test guidelines
- Regularly use advanced decision-making tools and techniques
- Automate test setups and data reporting
- Correlate lab testing to field duty cycles
- Effectively self-manage medium to large size projects
- Understands the impact of potential solutions and makes recommendations accordingly
- Drive culture of traceable test acceptance criteria using reliability and confidence in designs
- Manage external testing
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOBEducation:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required
Expertise in following areas:
- Testing, data analysis, project management
Experience:
- At least 7 years relevant experience
KEY COMPETENCIES- Know when more data is required to make technical decisions
- Flexible problem solver that offers solutions for roadblocks
- Effectively communicate across all levels of engineers and leadership
- Able to prioritize responsibilities with a level of autonomy
- Continuously raise your level of leadership, authority, and influence
- Verbal and written communications skills
- High capability in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
- This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
