Production Test Engineer

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Village of Endicott (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is looking for a Test Engineer to support its Aircraft Electrification program in Endicott, NY. This full-time onsite role demands technical ownership of production tests, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring junior technicians. Candidates should possess a technical degree and strong communication skills, with experience in a production test environment being a plus.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Discounts on insurance products

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Self-directed with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in a production test environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support test technicians with troubleshooting.
• Plan necessary production test resources.
• Ensure quality and customer satisfaction in testing.

Skills

Technical ownership

Troubleshooting

Guidance and mentoring

Written and verbal communication

Education

2 year technical degree or equivalent military experience

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar

Tools

CsGTI

NI TestStand

Labview

Visual Basic

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is growing in Endicott, NY thanks to our exciting new Aircraft Electrification program. The Aircraft Electrification program merges technology from our military and commercial flight control electronics as well as power and propulsion controls products. We need test engineers to develop and support production acceptance test for our complex control and power electronics.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate technical ownership of production test on multiple complex programs.
  
• Support test technicians with difficult troubleshoot of complex problems.
  
• Provide training, guidance and mentoring to test technicians.
  
• Support Test Engineering Manager in planning necessary production test resources to support contract commitments including coordinating new purchases and repair and maintenance of existing equipment.
  
• Ensure commitment to our "Total customer satisfaction" quality policy.
  
• Occasional support after standard hours as needed.
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 2 year technical degree or equivalent military experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work independently as part of a larger team
  
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to organize workload to develop a plan to maximize efficiency of performing tasks
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required as the candidate acts as an interface with internal and external customers
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering or similar 4 year technical degree
  
• Experience working in a production test environment on military flight controls
  
• Experience working with CsGTI, NI TestStand, or similar test executives utilized in the Test Engineering discipline
  
• Experience working Labview, Visual Basic or similar programming languages utilized in the Test Engineering discipline
  

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.