Sr Test Engineer
Job ID
129968
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Test Equipment Support Engineer for a contract opportunity located in Phoenix, AZ.
OVERVIEW:
This role is critical to supporting, troubleshooting, and upgrading factory Test Equipment, working directly with ISC leadership and engineering counterparts.
This position focuses on improving production by identifying and resolving Test Equipment issues, partnering closely with ISC to drive operational excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
Preferred Skills:
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OVERVIEW:
This role is critical to supporting, troubleshooting, and upgrading factory Test Equipment, working directly with ISC leadership and engineering counterparts.
This position focuses on improving production by identifying and resolving Test Equipment issues, partnering closely with ISC to drive operational excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support, troubleshoot, and upgrade Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems used for production acceptance testing of avionics hardware.
- Analyze and pareto test failures, identify root causes, recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Interface daily with Engineering and ISC leadership teams to drive improvements and address production challenges.
- Maintain detailed RAIL (action plan) and track activities methodically and thoroughly.
- Summarize findings and recommendations with clear, organized communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate on design updates, system integration, and test solution optimizations.
- Drive projects related to test equipment reliability and performance enhancements.
Position Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship required; no dual citizenship permitted.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 10+ years of direct hands-on experience in Test Equipment design and troubleshooting within the Aerospace industry.
- Deep understanding of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems, rack-level integration (instruments, cabling, power, ITAs, adapters, etc.).
- Systems Engineering background with strong hardware expertise.
- Experience with analyzing system-level test failures and generating detailed, actionable reports.
- Familiarity with Test Certification standards (DO-160, DO-178, DO-254).
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Python, C, LabWindows CVI, LabView.
- Experience with Embedded Operating Systems and code development from schematics.
- Expertise with Test Instruments, RF equipment, and developing custom ATE solutions (rack, adapter, and cable set design).
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience with avionics acceptance testing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and cross-functional initiatives.
- Proficiency in hardware integration, troubleshooting, and automated testing environments.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.