Test Engineer III - 37006215

Belcan Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking a Test Engineer III for the Hagerstown, MD area. The role requires hands-on development and execution of flight and ground tests on aircraft mission systems and avionics, with strong emphasis on RF/electronic test equipment and integration tasks.

The candidate should possess a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, a DoD- or FAA-aligned certification background, and proven leadership to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in aerospace or defense test engineering.
• Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• FAA Class III medical certificate, with altitude chamber capability.
• Hands-on experience with RF and electronic test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, multimeters, data acquisition units, transducers, accelerometers).
• Familiarity with aircraft avionics systems, architectures, and integration.
• Ability to read schematics, interpret service manuals, and apply troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience developing and executing ground and flight test plans and procedures.
• Strong background in requirements management (derivation, traceability, verification, and selloff).
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain flight test plans, procedures, and reports per program and customer requirements.
• Support program-level test planning, including strategies, schedules, risk identification, and resource coordination.
• Execute developmental, qualification, and flight test activities for aircraft mission systems and avionics.
• Operate RF and electronic test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, multi-meters, data acquisition units, transducers, accelerometers).
• Support aircraft integration, subsystem checkout, and test anomaly investigation and resolution.
• Participate in Test Readiness Reviews, Safety Review Boards, and post-test data analysis.
• Interface with systems engineering, avionics, software, and program management to align tests with objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior test engineers.

Skills

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Flight test planning

Technical leadership

Schematics reading

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Multi-meters

Data acquisition units

Transducers

Accelerometers

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Description: Job Title: Test Engineer III

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Zip Code: 21742

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $54.19/hr.

Keyword's: #Hagerstownjobs; #TestEngineerIIIjobs

Start Date: Immediate

Must have an active secret clearance

Planning & Documentation:

• Develop and maintain flight test plans, test procedures, and test reports in accordance with program and customer requirements.
• Support program-level test planning, including strategies, schedules, risk identification, and resource coordination.

Hands-on Testing:

• Execute developmental, qualification, and flight test activities for aircraft mission systems and avionics.
• Operate RF and electronic test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, multi-meters, data acquisition units, and various transducers and accelerometers.

Integration & Troubleshooting:

• Support aircraft integration, subsystem checkout, and test anomaly investigation and resolution.
• Participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Safety Review Boards, and post-test data analysis.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Interface with systems engineering, avionics, software, and program management to ensure test activities align with technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior test engineers.

Skills Must Have:

• Bachelor"s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in aerospace or defense test engineering.
• Active TS Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• FAA Class III medical certificate, with the ability to complete Altitude Chamber.
• Hands-on experience with RF and electronic test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, multi-meters, data acquisition units, transducers, accelerometers).
• Familiarity with aircraft avionics systems, architectures, and integration.
• Ability to read schematics, interpret service manuals, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience developing and executing ground and flight test plans and procedures.
• Strong background in requirements management (derivation, traceability, verification, and selloff).
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD programs, ISR platforms, and/or missionized aircraft.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD and aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461).
• Experience supporting FAA and/or military (DoD) certification efforts.
• Knowledge of requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama).
• Prior experience in a lead test or integration IPT role.
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experience in generation and disposition of product non-conformances.
• Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing.

Education:

• Bachelor"s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in aerospace or defense test engineering.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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