Principal Test Engineer - Guided Munitions Programs

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Serves as the primary technical interface for milestone reviews, test planning and test execution phases.
• Collaborate with design engineers, mechanical engineers, systems engineers, quality assurance, program managers and project engineering managers to refine test requirements and ensure product readiness.
• Standardize hardware and software architecture/design across ATE platforms with focus on modularity, reusability, and automated data logging systems.
• Analyze test data and recommend corrective actions.
• Translate systems engineering test requirements into actionable automated test cases and executable scripts.
• Provide technical direction, code reviews, and hardware troubleshooting mentorship to a team of junior and mid-level test engineers.
• Validate test solutions to ensure compliance to requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and procedures.
• Author Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for RFIs and RFP responses.

Education, Experience, License, Or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields
• 9+ years of engineering experience with minimum 5 years developing optical systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various programming languages such as but not limited to Python, C++, and NI LabView/Test Stand for instrument control and automated test sequencing.
• Mastery of standard defense communication interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, RS-232/422, Ethernet, and PCIe.
• Hands-on experience with PXI/GPIB instrumentation, optical test benches (collimators, blackbodies, lasers), oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to obtain an active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Proficiency in network architecture design, managed switch configuration, packet analysis, and hardware level interface debugging.
• Experience supporting government contracts or working in a defense/aerospace environment.
• Experience with enterprise level tools to aid in program management such as but not limited to DOORS, JIRA, Risk/Opportunity tools, MS Project, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

Travel/Physical Requirements

• Routine travel not expected.

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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