Sr. Electrical Test Engineer

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Professional Engineering
Location
Chesapeake, Virginia
(Hybrid Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Electrical Testing

Test Plans

Verification Testing

REQ#: RQ215713
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

TEST ENGINEER SENIOR


Transform technology into opportunity as a Test Engineer Senior at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented electrical engineer to support various efforts within our engineering development, testing, and product manufacturing teams. The candidate must have a proven record of technical aptitude, exceptional electrical troubleshooting abilities, AutoCAD experience, and efficiency in assembling products while maintaining quality and timeliness in all aspects of delivery and documentation upkeep. Also, experience and skills in creative problem solving and effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team are essential. This includes providing innovative solutions, brainstorming with team members, and utilizing 3D modeling, 3D printing technology for prototyping and testing purposes.

Responsibilities:

  • Supports operations, functionality, and production efforts including design, build/assembly, test, evaluation, failure investigation, troubleshooting, repairs, and reporting.
  • Contributes to creating, reviewing, and updating electrical drawings in AutoCAD.
  • Contributes to creating, reviewing, and updating electrical schematics and technical documentation.
  • Assists in engineering and production activities to ensure products & systems meet test parameters, operational requirements, and development deadlines.
  • Diagnose/resolves failures and assist with modifications to parts, subassemblies, and printed circuit boards as needed.
  • Analyzes test data, identifying, isolating, and resolving performance problems.
  • Supports corrective/preventive action processes and equipment preservation.
  • Delivers product documentation, test reports, and failure investigation records.
  • Supports laboratory or field-testing activities and assist with streamlining test procedures.
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
  • Ensures build and testing methodology is compliant with company, military, and industry standards.
  • May aid in design verification testing of hardware and software against requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronics preferred)

● Required Experience: Minimum 5 years as an electrical engineer, electronics test engineer, or related. Will consider 25+ years of direct experience in lieu of 4-year degree.

● Required Technical Skills:

  • Understanding of electrical engineering principles (voltage, current, resistance), cable/wiring anatomy, and circuit board hardware/software functionality.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD software creating and modifying electrical drawings.
  • Hands-on problem-solving skills to independently troubleshoot problems and find possible root causes related to test equipment, unit under test, and test procedures.
  • Ability to trace and correct faults down to the component level.
  • Experience with assembly of mechanical hardware and subassemblies.
  • Desire to build and test devices ranging from small quantities to larger batches.
  • Technical reading/writing competency.
  • Preferred: Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design experience.
  • Bonus: Knowledge of software/firmware programming.



GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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