Senior Test Engineer III-Bridegton, MO - Active Clearance Preferred Engineering

SOC LLC; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC LLC is seeking a Senior Test Engineer in Bridgeton, MO to lead system-level test planning and execution for complex products. The role emphasizes test program design, analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with minimal software scope.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in test engineering are required, with optional secret clearance and travel. The position offers in-person or hybrid work with a 9/80 schedule and work-from-home on Mondays and Fridays, plus 10–15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of test engineering experience or similar.
• Systems hardware testing experience.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD 810G or MIL-STD 461E is preferred.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
• Lead the design and development of test programs to measure functionality and integrity.
• Write test plans and procedures to evaluate performance against specs.
• Troubleshoot test hardware and set up instrumentation.
• Analyze data to verify performance criteria and provide status updates.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for assignments.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and participate in meetings.

Skills

Test engineering

Systems hardware testing

Analytical skills

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

MIL STD 810G

MIL STD 461E

Job description

Senior Test Engineer

Bridgeton, MO

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a full time Senior Test Engineer with expertise in systems level test planning and execution, including the design, development, analysis, documentation, and support of testing of complex products, systems or subsystems. This will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. The candidate must have the ability to determine how to create a process that would best test a product in order to assure that the product meets applicable requirements and specifications. The selected candidate will work with other engineering disciplines and use their test engineering expertise to verify various systems and subsystems across multiple technology areas. This role has minimal to no software scope.

Must Be Able to Obtain/Maintain a Secret Clearance- Active Clearance Preferred

9/80 work week- Work from home on Mon & Fri

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems (with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or software components).
• Determine how to create processes to best test a product in order to assure that the product meets applicable requirements and specifications.
• Lead the design and development of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services.
• Write test plans and procedures to evaluate the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot test hardware.
• Design and setup instrumentation for measuring test parameters, e.g. strain, pressure, acceleration, temperature, etc.
• Analyze measurement data to verify performance criteria.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for assignments and proposals.
• Be able to work independently, regularly reporting progress and status.
• Arrange scheduling and costs for offsite testing of hardware at off-site facilities.
• Responsible for completion of activities on time and budget.
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
• May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software to design vibration fixtures, design test cells and layouts, and design support equipment to conduct testing.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings.
• Lead less-experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of test engineering experience or similar.
• Systems Hardware testing experience.
• Understanding and ability to design and perform product environmental testing based on the requirements provided in MIL STD 810G or MIL STD 461E or equivalent.
• Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team environment as well as independently with little day-to-day guidance.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Fluency in technologies and application domain
• Ability to lead a technical group independently
• Travel is required (10-15%).

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Estimated Min Rate: $80,500.00

Estimated Max Rate: $115,000.00

Estimated Min Rate: $80500.00

Estimated Max Rate: $115000.00