Test Systems Technical Lead

Donatech Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Donatech Corporation seeks a seasoned Test Systems Engineering lead to drive program tasks and ensure milestones are met. You will define system requirements, approve changes, and lead a multidisciplinary team across hardware and software test efforts.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in STEM, hands-on test equipment design, and strong leadership in Agile environments. US citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in test systems engineering for hardware and software.
• Experience with test equipment design/development and integration.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Program Manager/IPTL and report status metrics.
• Lead engineering activities and oversee technical decision-making.
• Review and approve system changes through CCBs and FRBs.
• Support system integration, deployment, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Leadership

Agile processes

Coordination

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management System

Job description

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.

US Citizenship Required.

• Lead technical execution of program tasks and ensure alignment with program milestones
• Define system requirements and approve changes through established review boards
• Deliver integrated test solutions aligned with program needs, cost, and schedule targets
• Provide leadership, guidance, and task delegation across a multidisciplinary team
• Support presentations, reviews, and customer interactions throughout development

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years' prior relevant experience
• Experience with the functionalities of Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, product qualification environments.
• Experience with design, development and/or integration of test equipment.
• The ability to maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong organizational, coordination, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of test equipment, rack and cable assembly, and common electronic measurement tools
• Ability to troubleshoot systems using instruments such as oscilloscopes, analyzers, and data acquisition tools
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working within Agile processes, including EVMS and gate reviews

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Program Manager/IPTL and report team status metrics
• Lead engineering team activities and oversee technical decision-making
• Review and approve system changes through CCBs and participate in FRBs as required
• Support system integration, deployment, and troubleshooting efforts

Tools / Technologies Required:

• Knowledge of the Earned Value Management System
• Microsoft Project