Integration & Test Engineer

Trident Systems; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Trident Optical Precision Systems (OPS) in Littleton, CO is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer (internal Level 2) to design, implement and run tests ensuring product quality. You will prepare data collections and analyses to report status and results, and participate in technical reviews to drive test-process improvements for aerospace lidar systems.

The role requires strong technical acumen, analytical skills, and effective communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace engineering or Physics with 2+ years experience, or MS with 1+ year.
• Experience authoring and executing test plans, procedures and reports.
• Knowledge of electronics, mechanical testing, environmental testing, and electro-optics.
• Understanding aerospace industry regs and testing standards.
• Excellent communication in written and verbal form.
• Proficient in MS Office (Visio, Project).

Responsibilities

• Define test requirements, plans and sequences for complex systems and resolve conflicts.
• Develop test methods, plans, requirements, procedures and reports; conduct tests.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, design reviews and test program audits.
• Apply test engineering methods to ensure test validity and integrity.
• Contribute to failure review boards and regression testing recommendations.
• Oversee qualification programs, on/off-site tests, and engineering analyses.

Skills

Test planning & execution

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Physics degree with experience

Tools

MS Visio

MS Project

Job description

Position Title: Integration & Test Engineer
Requisition ID: 1738
Position Location: Littleton, CO (onsite)
Position Reports To: Deputy Director, Engineering
Supervises Others: No
Salary Range: $53,000 - $98,000

Trident Optical Precision Systems (OPS - formerly known as Ophir) is a leader in highly capable remote lidar sensors for austere environments. We have over 30 years of experience designing, developing, manufacturing and servicing advanced lidar products to solve our military and commercial customers' most challenging remote-sensing needs.

Position Summary

The Integration and Test Engineer (internal Level 2) designs, implements, and executes tests to ensure product quality and functionality. This position will prepare for and conduct the data collections and analysis to report functional status and results. The Integration and Test Engineer will participate in technical reviews and identify opportunities for test process improvements of aerospace quality lidar systems. This role requires technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform test assignments involving definition of test and verification requirements, plans and sequences relative to complex systems and resolve conflicting issues.
• Support test programs including establishing test methods and techniques, developing test plans, developing test requirements, writing test procedures/reports and conducting tests.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, design reviews and conduct audits of test programs.
• Utilize knowledge of test engineering methods and apply understanding of principles of related engineering technology to ensure test validity and integrity.
• Participate in failure review boards and make recommendations for regression testing.
• Establish and assist in overseeing performance of qualification program plans, on and off site functional and environmental tests, engineering analyses, inspections and demonstration events.
• Assist in driving test projects to closure per program schedule requirements.
• Assist in determining appropriate verification methods and success criteria to effectively manage product quality and compliance.
• Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to support on-site work, as needed.
• Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics and 2+ years of experience; or Master of Science and 1+ years of experience; In lieu of a degree a minimum of 6 years of experience
• Experience authoring and executing test plans, procedures and reports
• Knowledge of electronics/mechanical testing, environmental testing, and electro-optics
• Understanding of aerospace industry regulations, compliance requirements, and knowledge of industry-specific testing standards and protocols.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Proficient in all MS Office products including MS Visio and MS Project
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including matching company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)
• Potential annual bonus

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Trident OPS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Trident OPS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact OPS HR office.

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).