
Sr. Test Engineer
- Clearwater, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute test plans in accordance with:
- SAE AS6171 standards for counterfeit detection
- DLA requirements and QTSL (Qualified Testing Suppliers List) protocols
- MIL-STD-883 and MIL-STD-750 standards
- Customer-specific Statements of Work (SOWs) and technical specifications
- Perform electrical and environmental testing, including:
- Burn-in
- Temperature cycling
- Electrical parameter verification
- Plan, program, and operate Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) for RF measurements such as S-parameters, insertion loss, and return loss.
- Develop LabVIEW applications for automated test execution, data acquisition, and analysis.
- Create test setups for FPGA devices, including boundary scan, functional testing, and logic validation.
- Analyze test results, troubleshoot anomalies, and compile detailed technical reports.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Interface with customers and auditors regarding compliance with QTSL, DLA requirements, and specific SOW deliverables.
- Contribute to process improvements and increased lab efficiency.
- Familiarity with automated test equipment (ATE) platforms.
- Experience with additional counterfeit mitigation techniques (e.g., X-ray, decapsulation, acoustic microscopy).
- Knowledge of RF/microwave testing beyond VNAs.
- Understanding of quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Statistical analysis and reporting capabilities for test results and yields.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in electronic component testing, ideally in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industries.
- Knowledge of SAE AS6171 test methodologies for counterfeit mitigation.
- Hands-on experience with DLA requirements, including QTSL protocols and documentation.
- Experience interpreting and executing customer-specific SOWs.
- Proficiency in MIL-STD-883 and/or MIL-STD-750 testing procedures.
- Experience with Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) operation and RF measurement interpretation.
- Skilled in LabVIEW for developing automated test solutions and data analysis.
- Experience testing and characterizing FPGA devices (e.g., Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice), including JTAG/boundary scan and functional validation.
- Proficiency with test instruments like oscilloscopes, curve tracers, source meters, and logic analyzers.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.