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Principal System Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · Principal

No sponsorshipDetected 26 days ago
MATLABData AnalysisCybersecurityEmbedded SystemsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringManual TestingCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

  • The Principal System Test Engineer will execute the roadmap for system test programs, conduct system level testing, root cause analyses, and improve on policies and procedures for the test department.
  • Work Environment This position operates in a mix of standard office setting, manufacturing environment, lab, sUAS flight line, and travel for diverse terrain testing.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, lead, and execute test activities ranging from component verification and validation to extended multi-hour flight tests Coordinate and author engineering documentation around system validation and verification testing (both lab testing and in-flight), subsystem functional testing, component acceptance testing, and test protocols designed to validate products across their life cycle.
  • Performance Drone Works (PDW) builds technologies for the warfighter, by the warfighter.
  • Born out of the Drone Racing League, our roots are competitive, our mindset is tactical, and our mission is clear: deliver purpose-built unmanned systems to those who serve.
  • We are not here to sell vapor; we build and ship real capabilities for real missions.
  • Now, we're entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Principal System Test Engineer to join the world-class team developing our autonomous small unmanned aerial systems platforms.
  • The candidate will use their expertise in component level, subsystem and system level test and analysis to support multidisciplinary teams of engineers as they design and build the next generation of American sUAS.
  • This role will support the test engineering department in developing and executing test plans across multiple engineering disciplines and products lines within PDW's product catalogue.

Requirements

  • Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment as well as lab equipment.
  • Must be physically capable of operation of small tablet (GCS), manipulation of tight-tolerance technologies, use of hand tools and lab equipment.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds.

Company info

  • Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
  • We are looking for someone who thrives in an innovative and fast-paced environment, can tackle challenges as they arise, and is committed to delivering highly capable and reliable systems.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO Statement PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ce developing and executing system-level verification and validation plans Ability to obtain and maintain US DOD Secret Security Clearance Familiarity with acceptance testing and quality processes in mechanical or hardwa
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