Test Engineer

DP Professionals (DPP); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Professionals (DPP) is seeking a Test Engineer II for an aerospace & defense client in Vandalia, Ohio. This onsite, 12-month W2 contract requires eligibility for a Secret clearance.

You will develop test plans and procedures, simulate, test, certify and improve complex systems from payloads to space exploration gear. You’ll work with multi-disciplinary teams to validate requirements and advance test processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with verification and validation (V&V) activities.
• Exposure to systems integration and requirements management.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and procedures for diverse systems.
• Simulate, test, certify and improve products and services.
• Execute tests using industry-standard tools across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Engineering principles

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Requirements management

V&V planning and execution

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering

Job description

DPP is seeking a Test Engineer II for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

Work location: Onsite in Vandalia, Ohio

Schedule: 7:30 am-4:30 pm or 8:00 am-5:00 pm; M-F

Duration: 12 months

Term: W2 contract

Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a Secret US security clearance.

Position summary:

• As a Test Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems.
• You’ll develop complex test plans and procedures for a variety of systems to ensure the verification and validation of all product requirements. You will also be involved with the execution of the tests using top industry tools.
• As a cross functional engineer, you’ll test system and component level new products and develop new test processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Required:

• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and systems integration
• Exposure to planning, conducting and documenting Verification and Validation (V&V) activities

Required education/equivalency:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or other related discipline and typically 2 or more years of experience

Work environment:

• Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Working Conditions: Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Frequently exposed to loud noises.
• Safety Sensitive Position: Responsible for the safety or security of people or property. Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles.