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Test Development Engineer

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Hybrid
Endicott, NY
107K-183K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Endicott, NY
107K-183K Annually
Mid level
Develops hardware and software acceptance test solutions for new aerospace and defense products, owns production testing across complex programs, and supports flight-controls test engineering. The role provides technical leadership, mentoring, proposal input, workload planning, and customer communication. Candidates need a technical degree or equivalent experience, independent work capability, and team leadership skills. Preferred experience includes production testing for flight controls and developing acceptance tests using CsGTI, NI TestStand, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, or similar tools.
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You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
We are looking for experienced test engineers to support a significant increase in new development programs in the Controls and Avionics Solutions business area in Endicott, NY.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop hardware and software acceptance test solution on a new product with minimal oversight.
  • Demonstrated technical ownership of production test on multiple complex programs.
  • Provide training, guidance and mentoring to less experienced test engineers and test technicians.
  • Support Test Engineering leads and manager by providing inputs on proposals.
  • Must be self-directed and have the ability to organize workload to develop a plan to maximize efficiency of performing tasks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required as the candidate acts as an interface with internal and external customers.
  • Candidate must have flexible schedule to assist in other areas as needed and exceptional work ethic to respond to the challenges of a dynamic environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 2 year technical degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to lead a small team and work independently as part of a larger team

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BSEE or similar 4 year technical degree
  • Significant experience working in a production test environment on flight controls
  • Significant experience developing acceptance test with CsGTI, NI TestStand, Labview, Visual Basic or similar test executives and programming languages utilized in the Test Engineering discipline.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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