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Vertex Aerospace Senior Electrical Engineer – Test Equipment in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Job Description:
V2X Aerospace Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Test Engineering section of our Hardware Engineering team located in Indianapolis, IN. This position is responsible for the design, improvement, repair, and maintenance of test equipment in support of a manufacturing & depot level repair facility. Primary responsibilities will include supporting implementation of new production and repair processes for military hardware, providing technical support for assemblers and inspectors working on the production floor, and assisting in the generation of technical documents, such as test procedures and process instructions, with the support of subject matter experts.
The ideal candidate should have experience supporting all aspects of digital, analog, and RF test design as a member of a multi-disciplined engineering team. The successful candidate will possess technical ability in the development, design, and test verification capabilities. The candidate will also possess expertise in developing test specifications for equipment under test and troubleshooting the associated equipment under test. This includes supporting multiple military programs. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, organized, self-starting, capable of multi-tasking, and working effectively with other test engineers and integrated product team members.
Required Skills:
Minimum 5 years of electronics experience with strong technical background
High degree of experience/familiarity using bench top test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Signal Generator, Frequency Counter, Power Meter, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer)
Comfortable using basic hand tools used for most repairs
Advanced ability in reading and generating schematics and mechanical drawings
Proven ability and willingness to use analytical tools to analyze and simulate hardware testing methods prior to program execution
High degree of experience/familiarity with HW/SW integration and test processes and procedures
Advanced MS office skills (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Ability to interface with persons of multiple disciplines and job functions, including test software engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, program managers, production personnel, and outside vendors
Ability to work in a process-oriented organization
Ability to understand and utilize configuration management practices
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and apply decision making skills with minimal supervision
Detail oriented, organized, self-starting, capable of multi-tasking, and team player are all required skills for this role
This position requires the ability to access systems that contain information restricted to US Citizens based on certain Federal Government contractual requirements
Some travel may be required
Desired Skills:
Programming experience with C++, C#, PowerShell, and Visual Basic are strongly desired
Programming experience with other languages in general is a plus
Experience working with microcontrollers is a strong plus
Experience with various communications protocols (e.g., RS-232, GPIB, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.) is a strong plus
Experience in test automation is strongly desired
Background in digital, analog, and RF theory is a strong plus
Experience with high-end, commercial test equipment and techniques (e.g., Teradyne, DITMCO, RF Range testing, EMI/EMC testing, etc.) is a strong plus
Experience with environmental testing equipment and procedures is a plus
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges
Proven ability to decompose product requirements to test requirements, and ability to properly trace requirements to a test procedure or test system specification is a strong plus
Proven ability to function as a Test Lead is a plus
Advanced degree is a plus
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related STEM field