217956 - Design and Analysis Engineer 4

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Test Architectural and Design Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Pleasanton, CA.

100% onsite

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Ability to obtain security clearance is required for this position. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement. 5+ years of experience in architecture and design of test solutions. 5+ years of experience performing engineering tests. Experience designing test equipment for new products. Experience performing and maintaining test equipment for production programs. Experience troubleshooting and repairing test equipment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client is seeking a skilled and motivated Test Architectural and Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Pleasanton, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test engineering, and a passion for design and architecture for test solutions in discrete features and/or subsystems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to architect, design, build, and implement test solutions for various applications and product lifecycles.

Design and implement end-to-end test solutions for assigned components/programs. Develop and maintain test automation frameworks, libraries, and fixtures. Collaborate with product/feature teams to translate requirements into test architecture. Integrate hardware/software test environments and manage dependencies. Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and traceability artifacts. Build test fixtures and test equipment to support development and production programs. Execute and analyze test results; report and track defects. Ensure test code quality, maintainability, and reusability. Lead technical reviews in a cross functional engineering team. Perform test requirements verification and validation. Lead qualification testing for new products. Perform ATP and ESS testing for new products and sustainment programs. Routinely perform maintenance on test equipment to ensure production program longevity. Upgrade testing equipment as needed to stay current with emerging or outdating technologies. Troubleshoot, repair, and perform root cause analysis for test equipment failure. Train lab techs and other test engineers on test equipment operations and maintenance. Lead high-impact programs for test platform, infrastructure, and toolchain modernization. Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and validation teams. Introduce, drive, and manage best practices for test development process.

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of experience in architecture and design of test solutions. 10+ years of experience in performing engineering tests. Experience leading test programs. Experience mentoring engineers and lab techs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time/First Shift 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

ADDITIONAL:

Domestic travel required: less than 10% domestic. Possible OT opportunities.