Test Engineer II

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. in Roanoke, VA seeks a Test Engineer II to research, design, develop, analyze, and test night‑vision sensors and systems.

This role creates the test hardware and software needed to evaluate products, working with a cross‑functional engineering team to deliver reliable solutions. Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years in test design are required, with ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, with preference for electrical, mechanical, optical, computer, or software engineering.
• BS with 2+ years in test design and development and product qualification experience.
• Ability to obtain a favorable DoD clearance at the Secret level.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test equipment used for all stages of product testing.
• Perform and lead others through design and validation testing and product verification.
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for test system development.
• Produce design architecture for test fixtures and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, optical, software, and system groups.
• Inform budgets and ensure costs adhere to budget; participate in design reviews.
• Release work into document/change management systems and interface with program management.

Skills

Test design and development

Team leadership

Documentation

Communication skills

Reading schematics

MS Office

C/C++/C#

GitLab

LabVIEW

Defense/military industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

BS with 2+ years experience in test design and development

Secret DoD clearance eligibility

Tools

GitLab

TestStand

LabVIEW

Job description

Job Summary

The Test Engineer II 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 2+ years' experience 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.

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

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

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

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. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The salary range listed for this position 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.