Test Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer
Location: Irvine CA
Position Type: Contract

JOB SUMMARY
The Test Engineer Temp provides a range of expertise in setting up and conducting complex product design validation and qualification testing. The ideal candidate would be a skilled electrical engineer with excellent mechanical aptitude who is a practical problem-solver and has a thorough understanding of various tools and equipment for testing within the military/aerospace industry. Experience in LabVIEW and automation is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core responsibilities:
Responsible for all aspects of testing in the New Product Introduction (NPI) environment including writing of test plans and procedures, design and creation of specialized test equipment, test setup, test execution, data collection and analysis, coordination with outside labs, and test reporting.
Supports all phases of a product's life cycle (concept, development, test, production, in-service support).
Conducts complex qualification testing and provides written reports to project engineers.
Analyzes requirements, generates derived requirements, and synthesizes test and instrumentation systems from requirements.
Works across functional boundaries to support systems, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering.
Designs and develops specialized test equipment for manual and automated testing, and advises on methods of testing.
Collaborates with 3rd party test facilities in all manner of test related support activities.
Performs analysis and troubleshooting to determine root causes of failures or anomalies.
Coordinates and performs qualification testing to ensure products/systems meet design specs.

Requires strong oral/written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and advanced troubleshooting skills. Will be required to work independently and collaboratively with interdepartmental teams. May be required to assist in offsite lab and field tests, and occasional travel may be required. May be required to work variable schedules to support delivery deadlines as required. Must be able to lead and direct technical work of technicians. Familiarity with AS9100 is desirable.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
LEVEL 6:
BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, from and accredited university; and 3+ years relevant experience and/or training.

Experience and training in the military/aerospace industry is highly desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
LEVEL 4:
Excellent oral and written communications. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to communicate in English.

Additionally, requires ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and members from the business community. Ability to write articles for publication and make presentations to customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
LEVEL 5:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus and modern algebra.

REASONING ABILITY
LEVEL 5:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Develops and adapts to new research principles and techniques for application to product development. Determines nature and scope of testing necessary to meet project requirements. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.

INTERACTIONS
Needs to be open-minded. Required to be a team player, cooperating with colleagues as required. Work may be independent, but will have interactions with fellow engineers and members from other departments, customers, vendors and corporate management. Should be capable to work individually and independently and under time pressure and lack of resources. Provides technical guidance and assistance to lower level engineers and technicians.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Personal Computer literate. Microsoft Office required and knowledge of MS Project and Visio. Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Schematic Capture (i.e. ORCAD or equivalent) is required. PCB layout is desirable.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED ON THE JOB
Personal computer. Telephone. Electronics lab equipment and tools. Calculator. Copier.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Light Work:
Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking. Position requires ability to frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force to move/lift objects and occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force to move/lift objects.

May involve some lifting. Involves sitting at desk and reading computer screen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, reach or walk. This position requires that the employee be able to hear and speak clearly.