Test Engineer, Radar Systems - Junior, Senior, Mid - 26173 *

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 61,334 - 128,804; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Test Engineer for Radar Systems in Dayton, Ohio. The role involves designing and implementing testing methods, performing system integration, and requires various levels of experience from entry-level to senior. Candidates must be self-starters and able to obtain a Secret clearance. The salary range is competitive, reflecting the requirements and responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to support HITL test equipment.
• Must maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans and arranges labor, schedules, and equipment.
• Responsible for testing all customer samples.

Skills

Self-starter

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Ability to work in adverse conditions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Relevant experience (varies by level)

Tools

RF and electronic test equipment

Data acquisition hardware/instrumentation

Job description

Test Engineer, Radar Systems - Junior, Senior, Mid

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Requisition Number: 26173
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $61,334.00 - $128,804.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Entry Level

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified candidate for Test Engineer, Radar Systems. The Test Engineer performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: test, installation, operation, maintenance and sustainability. Properly employs test assets into customer-driven test objectives. Performs functional analysis and timeline analysis. The engineer will present a deep understanding of testing philosophies and methodologies within an agile test environment.

• Tasking includes RF chain analysis and radar system performance analysis, as well as all aspects of test execution.
• Hands‑on test, integration, and verification support across lab facilities requiring skills in algorithms, software, hardware, and networking.
• Support technical publications in developing for customer releases test planning, test procedures, and test reports.
• Support technical and functional leadership through the identification of risk.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to consistently deliver at a high level with minimum supervision and maintain continuous communications with peers and upper management personnel.
• Ability to negotiate through conflicting demands for resources and manage time to drive overall organizational success.
• Ability to set up and support HITL test equipment, along with test customer setup including interfacing with data acquisition hardware / instrumentation.
• Develop requirement for HITL build‑up and customer needs.
• Familiar with RF and electronic test equipment.
• Good analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Must be able and willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
• CLEARANCE: Secret clearance minimum to start.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with advanced security checks.
• Educational requirements vary by level:
  • Junior: 0 years experience, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, or high school diploma + 4 years relevant experience.
  • Mid: 2 years relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, or high school diploma + 6 years relevant experience.
  • Senior: 5 years relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, or high school diploma + 9 years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with either Radar or Electronic Warfare System design and/or testing desired.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

Additional Information

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.