Senior Systems Test Architect — Hybrid

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker seeks a Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead test method development for design verification, validation, and performance. You will design robust test strategies and collaborate with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing to ensure alignment with project timelines.

The role emphasizes data analysis, root cause investigation, and cross-functional teamwork, with a strong focus on electromechanical products and test automation. Hybrid work is available in Towson, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Approximately 10 years of test engineering experience in a product development environment.
• Experience developing and executing test methods for electromechanical, mechanical, or consumer/industrial products.
• Knowledge of design verification, validation, reliability testing, and engineering test practices.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data interpretation, and experimental design.
• Ability to troubleshoot test systems, investigate failures, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and standardization of test methods for product design verification, validation, and performance evaluation.
• Define test strategies, protocols, acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements for new product development.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, manufacturing, reliability, and program management teams to align test methods with requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with CAE teams to optimize physical testing and correlate CAE with physical testing.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and provide technical recommendations for design decisions.
• Drive root cause analysis and failure investigation for product and test-related issues.
• Develop, qualify, and validate test fixtures, equipment, and lab processes for repeatability.
• Support verification and validation planning throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation including test plans, protocols, reports, and engineering summaries.
• Mentor test engineers and technicians in methodology and problem-solving.

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Method development

Test automation

HiL testing

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering

Tools

HiL testing

Data acquisition systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker seeks a Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead test method development for design verification, validation, and performance. You will design robust test strategies and collaborate with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing to ensure alignment with project timelines.

The role emphasizes data analysis, root cause investigation, and cross-functional teamwork, with a strong focus on electromechanical products and test automation. Hybrid work is available in Towson, MD.