Test Engineer (QA)

NAL Research Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible work schedules

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company-paid Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

32 Paid Holiday and Annual Leave Days

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

NAL Research Corporation in Manassas, VA, is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to join our Quality Testing Team. This full-time, onsite role supports laboratory and field testing of satellite tracking systems, communications devices, and software, focusing on reliability, stability, performance, and ruggedness.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, executing electrical/environmental tests, and assisting with fixture construction, calibration, and data presentation for engineering and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or related field required; 2–4 years of relevant experience or 5–10 years of related practical experience.
• Ability to operate lab equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, vector network analyzers, vector signal analyzers, data acquisition modules, spectrum analyzers, and programmable power supplies/loads.
• Ability to write clear test plans and reports for internal teams, labs, and customers.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Ability to load firmware.
• IP networking knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, environmental, and functional testing on products with guidance from engineering staff.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop test plans addressing environments, circuit functionality, data processing, and certifications.
• Assist software engineers with developing test cases validating electrical systems and operation modes.
• Support development of lab scripts for test automation.
• Construct and operate electrical circuits and mechanical test fixtures.
• Set up probes, equipment, and fixtures for testing.
• Execute and monitor testing in the lab, outdoors, and on field routes.
• Support certification testing at local laboratories.
• Troubleshoot and document hardware and software issues found during testing.
• Generate test data, graphs, tables, and images for engineering/customer presentations.
• Maintain calibration of lab equipment, soldering stations, and components.
• Build and manage test kits for offsite testing.
• Travel as needed to support field testing within the continental US and internationally.

Skills

Test planning

Technical documentation

MIL-STD-810/461

Firmware loading

Travel readiness

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Vector network analyzers

Vector signal analyzers

Data acquisition modules

Spectrum analyzers

Programmable power supplies/loads

MATLAB

C

Python

LabVIEW

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Vector network analyzers

Vector signal analyzers

Data acquisition modules

Spectrum analyzers

Programmable power supplies/loads

MATLAB

C

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Technical Manassas Headquarters, Manassas, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1084

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Salary Range: $75,000–$100,000 annually, based on skills and experience

NAL Technologies (Naltec) is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to join our Quality Testing Team in Manassas, Virginia. This full-time, onsite position will support laboratory and field testing of our satellite tracking systems, communication devices, and supporting software, with a focus on validating product reliability, stability, performance, and ruggedness.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, troubleshooting, and working closely with engineers throughout the product testing and validation process. The position offers exposure to electrical, environmental, functional, and field testing across both existing products and products currently under development.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electrical, environmental, and functional testing on existing and developing products with guidance from engineering staff.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop comprehensive test plans addressing physical environments, circuit functionality, data processing requirements, product requirements, and certifications.
• Assist software engineers with developing test cases to validate electrical systems and operational modes.
• Support the development of laboratory equipment scripts used for test automation.
• Assist with constructing and operating electrical circuits and mechanical test fixtures.
• Set up probes, laboratory equipment, and mechanical fixtures for testing.
• Execute and monitor testing in the engineering lab, outdoors, and along locally defined driving routes.
• Support certification testing at local test laboratories.
• Troubleshoot and document hardware and software issues identified during testing.
• Generate test data, graphs, tables, and images for engineering and customer presentations.
• Help maintain, organize, and manage calibration of engineering laboratory equipment, soldering stations, and electronic components.
• Build and manage test kits for scheduled offsite testing.
• Travel as needed to support field testing at customer locations within the continental United States and internationally.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related field with approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience; or 5–10 years of directly related practical experience testing, handling, assembling, and troubleshooting systems.
• Ability and willingness to learn and operate laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, vector network analyzers, vector signal analyzers, data acquisition modules, spectrum analyzers, and programmable power supplies/loads.
• Ability to write clear and accurate test plans and reports for internal teams, external laboratories, and customers.
• Ability to read and apply MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Ability to load firmware.
• Familiarity with IP networking is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• RF systems and transceivers
• Satellite positioning systems
• Handheld, battery-powered electronic devices
• MATLAB, C, Python, and/or LabVIEW
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

NAL Research Corporation offers the following benefits for this role:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible work schedules
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 32 Paid Holiday and Annual Leave Days per year
• Employee Referral Program

Potential Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the work and the environment in which it is performed, all successful applicants must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Naltec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, ethnicity/national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.