Senior Test Engineer - SBMC

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Flexible vacation & PTO

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits

TRICARE supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. in Roanoke, Virginia seeks a Senior Test Engineer to design, develop, and validate night‑vision sensor systems. You will create test hardware and software and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, optical, software, and systems teams to release products.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; an MS is preferred. Candidates with 5+ years in test design (BS) or 3+ years with an MS are encouraged to apply, and the role requires ability to obtain a Secret-level DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and DoD clearance eligibility.
• 5+ years in test design and development (BS) or 3+ years with MS.
• Experience leading a team or project and communicating clearly.
• Ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings/models.
• Experience in product qualification and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test equipment for all product testing stages.
• Lead and participate in design validation testing and product qualification.
• Develop requirements, plans, procedures, and reports for test systems.
• Create design architecture for test fixtures and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Monitor budgets and ensure costs align with the budget.
• Participate in design reviews and provide test‑related feedback.
• Manage document control and change management for test work products.
• Interface with engineering and program management to understand scope.
• Research new test technologies and apply them to product testing.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS degree in engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

GitLab

C/C++/C# programming

Scripting languages

Optical models testing

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Test Engineer researches, plans, designs, develops, analyzes, and tests a variety of night‑vision sensors and systems. This includes creating the test hardware and software required to evaluate these products. Success in this role requires effective collaboration within a cross‑functional engineering team to complete projects and release products to our end customers.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Design and maintain test equipment used for all stages of product testing.
• Perform and lead others through design and qualification validation testing, manufacturing product validation, and engineering design test verification.
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for test system development and product qualification, verification, and validation.
• Produce relevant design architecture for test fixtures, equipment, and/or processes, and work with other engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, optical, software, system) to create final work output
• Inform engineering budgets and ensure engineering‑related costs adhere to the defined budget.
• Able to participate in engineering design reviews and give feedback that is test‑related.
• Release work product into the appropriate document and change management tool.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort.
• Researches new developments in test technology and can utilize them in our product testing.

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is required; electrical, mechanical, optical, computer, or software engineering preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• BS with 5+ years' experience (or MS with 3+ years') in test design and development
• Experience in product qualification.
• Experience in leading a team or project
• Provide thorough, accurate information to inform the product team and to meet commitment times or performance metrics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including MS Office.
• Use the scientific method to identify possible solutions to failures.
• Able to read schematics and mechanical drawings/models

Preferred:

• LabView/Test Stand experience
• Scripting languages
• C/C++/C# programming experience.
• GitLab experience
• Experience in testing optical models/designs
• Experience in the defense and military industry.

#LI-SB1 Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast's dream

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty‑Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia‑based positions only*

In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost‑of‑labor considerations.