Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

ST Engineering iDirect; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering iDirect in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer with strong technical capabilities to define and implement test strategies. This role involves supporting production, developing test software in LabVIEW/Teststand, and resolving manufacturing issues.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in test engineering, excellent Python programming skills, and effective communication abilities. Join our innovative team to shape the future of satellite communications with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in manufacturing test engineering.
• Experience developing manufacturing test software using LabVIEW/Teststand.
• Python programming experience, including SQL database interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Define an efficient test strategy for boards and systems.
• Support production activity by resolving issues.
• Develop manufacturing test software.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Python programming

LabVIEW/Teststand

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

LabVIEW

Teststand

Python

Job description

Overview

At ST Engineering iDirect, we’re reshaping the future of global connectivity. As a leader in satellite communications, our groundbreaking technology empowers customers to grow, innovate, and transform their networks. Here, your skills and passion meet our vision and expertise to create something extraordinary. If you’re ready to tackle technology’s biggest challenges and redefine how the world connects, the most exciting chapter of your career awaits. With ST Engineering iDirect, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning.

Candidates must have a strong technical background and be capable of coming up to speed on new technologies quickly. Good communication skills, great problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a team environment are required. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment with the smartest team, and the very latest technology, then this is the job for you!

Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction (NPI) Responsibilities
  • Working with the hardware design engineering teams, define an efficient test strategy for boards, modules, and systems, including the definition of test hardware, test fixtures, and embedded test resources within the product to improve testability.
  • Provide level of effort estimates to the NPI product manager to support scheduling of development and factory introduction activity.
  • Develop manufacturing test software within a LabVIEW/Teststand/Python environment.
  • Actively participate in the definition and evolution of the manufacturing test software environment.
• Factory Sustaining Responsibilities
  • Support production activity within ST Engineering iDirect by helping to resolve production issues as they occur, with emphasis on understanding and resolving the root cause of the problem.
  • Identify opportunities for manufacturing test cost reduction, such as test yield improvements and test time reductions, without impacting outgoing product quality.
  • Work with our IT team to evaluate and improve our data‑collection and test metric reporting capabilities.
  • Represent Manufacturing test at Business Review meetings with teams at our manufacturing sites.

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

5+ years of industry experience within manufacturing test engineering.

Technical Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in the test engineering profession.
• 5+ years experience developing manufacturing test software using LabVIEW/Teststand.
• Python programming experience, including instrument control, interfacing with SQL databases, and source management best practices.
• Experience in hardware design an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve desired results from general objectives.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with contractors and engineering teams worldwide.
• Excellent communication skills: listening, speaking, and in writing; able to express thoughts and concepts to a variety of people with different skill levels.
• Experience with communication systems, radio/microwave frequency, and/or VSAT systems is a plus.

Professional Qualities

• Has a ‘can do’ attitude – willing to dive into and take ownership of critical design issues.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to analyze and solve technical problems.
• Must be able to look under the hood to appreciate the low‑level functionality of the tools.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be self‑motivated.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively on a technical level.
• Can work under pressure in high‑visibility situations.
• Flexible – able to quickly adapt to changing conditions and make decisions based on incomplete data.
• While we emphasize the ability to work in a team, the candidate must also be effective as a single contributor as the situation warrants.
• Willing to take direction and follow sound software development processes.