Test Engineer

Konik; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid holidays

MN Earned Sick & Safe Time

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Konik is seeking a Test Engineer in Minnesota to develop and tailor qualification procedures for military standards. You will design instrumentation, run vibration, EMI/EMC, and environmental tests, and report results to drive improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering or related field and 3+ years of test experience, capable of collaborating across teams and traveling as needed for test events.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Science, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of test engineering or related experience.
• Experience with environmental, vibration, EMI/EMC, and remote testing.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate with customers.
• Proficient in data analysis, technical writing, and documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop qualification procedures aligned with military standards and mission profiles.
• Design instrumentation setups and test fixtures for repeatable results.
• Execute qualification testing (vibration, EMI/EMC, environmental, etc.).
• Collect, analyze, and report test data with actionable recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis during test events.
• Write and update technical documentation, including plans, procedures, and reports.
• Contribute to process improvements and test infrastructure upgrades.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication with customers

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Acrobat

Job description

South Metro | Contract to Hire | $30 - 45/hr

Test Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop and tailor qualification procedures to align with military standards and mission profiles.
• Design instrumentation setups and test fixtures for accurate, repeatable results.
• Execute qualification testing (vibration, EMI/EMC, environmental, etc.) in certified facilities.
• Collect, analyze, and report test data; provide actionable recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis during test events.
• Write, review, and update technical documentation, including plans, procedures, and reports.
• Contribute to process improvements and test infrastructure upgrades.

Test Engineer Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of test engineering or related experience.
• Knowledge of test methods such as environmental, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and human factors; ideal candidate will have experience in a remote test environment.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate with customers.
• Proficiency in data analysis, technical writing, and documentation tools (Microsoft Office, Acrobat).
• Familiarity with collaboration platforms such as SharePoint and Teams.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel (up to 15%) for test events at partner or government facilities; this includes infrequent longer tests lasting up to 2-3 weeks
• Eligibility for U.S. government security clearance (U.S. Person status required).

Benefits

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Weekly paychecks

Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.