Test Engineer II

Altron, Inc.; Middletown (RI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

Altron, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to join our Middletown, RI team to support test, evaluation, and design verification of the system under development.

The role involves developing test plans, procedures, and reports, and hands-on work assembling and standing up computer equipment in a lab environment. The ideal candidate has DoD experience, familiarity with Navy submarine systems (AN/BYG-1 preferred), strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow established procedures,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, or related technical discipline with 2–4 years of experience.
• Experience in test engineering, systems engineering, software testing, or system integration.
• Ability to develop, modify, and document test procedures and analyze results.
• Familiarity with Navy submarine combat systems or similar environments.
• Strong communication and ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and docs to develop test methods and procedures.
• Develop, modify, execute, and document test procedures and analyze results.
• Participate in informal and formal test events, demonstrations, and customer-driven test activities.
• Identify and document defects in software, firmware, hardware, and system integration; work with engineering teams to troubleshoot.
• Configure and maintain test laboratory environments per drawings and system requirements.
• Test computer and network equipment and support basic hardware, networking, Linux, and testing environment troubleshooting.
• Document test results, maintain test records, and contribute to reports and other technical documentation.
• Communicate test status, issues, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and DoD personnel; travel as needed.

Skills

Security clearance

Test engineering

Systems engineering

Software testing

Systems integration

Linux basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Test equipment

Networking hardware

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Test Engineer to join our team in Middletown, RI. The team is responsible for the test, evaluation, and design verification of the system under development. Additionally, the team ensures functional and technical specifications and standards are met, as well as investigate software and hardware interface problems. Responsibilities include developing, modifying, and executing test plans, test procedures, and test reports, as well as assembly and standup of computer equipment. While this position will mostly have regular business hours, some overtime hours, shift-work and occasional travel may be required.

The ideal candidate will bring experience with Navy submarine combat or training systems, including familiarity with AN/BYG-1, basic computer/network hardware skills, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to follow established procedures. If you enjoy hands‑on technical work, learning complex systems, and supporting mission‑focused test efforts, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a full‑time position. The annual base salary is $95,000 – $110,000, with final compensation based on experience and skills. U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must have an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is eligible for a sign on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, paid time off, holidays, and tuition and training reimbursement.

Requirements

You’ll be responsible for:

• Analyzing system requirements and technical documentation to develop test methods, test cases, and procedures for system verification and validation.
• Developing, modifying, executing, and documenting test procedures and analyzing results to verify that system requirements are met.
• Participating in informal and formal test events, demonstrations, and customer‑driven test activities.
• Identifying, analyzing, and documenting software, firmware, hardware, and system‑integration defects and working with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Configuring and maintaining test laboratory environments in accordance with approved drawings, port maps, and system requirements.
• Testing computer and network equipment and supporting basic hardware, networking, Linux, and test‑environment troubleshooting.
• Documenting test results, maintaining test records, and contributing to test reports and other technical documentation.
• Communicating test status, issues, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and DoD laboratory personnel, and traveling as needed to support test activities.

Required Skills:

• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience.
• Experience in test engineering, systems engineering, software testing, systems integration, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience developing, modifying, executing, or documenting test procedures and analyzing test results.
• Familiarity with Navy submarine combat systems, training systems, or similar Navy technical environments.
• Experience working with computer hardware, networking equipment, or test environments.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Basic Linux command‑line knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, shift schedules, and travel as required to support program testing.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with the AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System or similar Navy submarine combat or training systems.
• Prior Navy or submarine operations experience, particularly with submarine combat systems, sonar, or training systems.
• Experience supporting formal test events, demonstrations, or customer acceptance activities.
• Familiarity with networking, system integration, virtualization, or Linux/Windows environments.
• Experience troubleshooting software, firmware, hardware, or system‑integration issues.
• Experience with Strike Software, including TTWCS, TCIP, or MDS.