Production Test Engineer

This position requires onsite work at Tucson, AZ and an active Secret security Clearance. Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire. Solidus is seeking a skilled Production Test Engineer (PTE) to join our dynamic manufacturing team and support the product test process across all lifecycle phases from development and production transition to sustained manufacturing and depot activities. In this role, you will ensure prime hardware and supporting test equipment comply with technical data package requirements, lead troubleshooting efforts, and drive continuous improvement projects to optimize test efficiency, yields, and capacity. As a critical link in our operations, you will manage process and configuration changes, lead root‑cause investigations, and develop cost‑effective test equipment obsolescence plans. If you are a proactive problem‑solver ready to track project execution, conduct hardware validation, and perform risk assessments in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you! Day In The Life Supports the test process through one or more phases of the product lifecycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production, and depot activities. Validates and ensures compliance of the prime hardware with technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment. Performs troubleshooting and problem‑solving of test failures. Identifies opportunities in test processes to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity. Supports creation of Basis of Estimates (BOE) to estimate costs to add additional capacity, new capabilities, and equipment obsolescence. Assures compliance of the prime hardware with technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment. Leads projects to reduce testing, improve efficiency, yields, and capacity. Drives manufacturing changes through the process change board and supports engineering configuration changes at the configuration change board. Responsible for validating all changes by conducting the prove‑in‑validation process after the change is completed. May be assigned projects to lead where the individual will track progress and execution either as the cost account manager (CAM) or as a member of the project team. Troubleshoots and provides accurate rework instructions for the product hardware. Creates and maintains spares and the test equipment obsolescence plan. Creates Basis of Estimates (BOE) to estimate costs to add additional capacity, new capabilities, and equipment obsolescence. Leads projects to reduce test time, improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure modes, and test yields. Develops test flows and contributes to test capacity analysis. Maintains changes to the test equipment technical data package, including drawings, test instructions, test position manuals, and system software. Aids in non‑routine fault isolation, diagnosis, and repair of the product or test equipment. Leads root‑cause and corrective action investigations and presents findings, utilizing fault trees and knowledge point plans. Performs risk assessments and supports the program’s risk register reviews. Leads projects and is responsible for execution. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications & Experience Active Secret Clearance. Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Five or more years of relevant experience. Strong ability to diagnose, isolate, and troubleshoot complex electrical or mechanical hardware and test equipment failures. Experience utilizing predictive metrics, trends, and failure modes to improve test yields and process efficiency. Proficiency in reading and maintaining technical data packages, including schematic drawings, test instructions, and system software manuals. Proven experience leading root‑cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations using tools such as fault trees. Cultural fit within a collaborative team environment. Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary. What We Will Bring Solidus offers an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation’s greatest challenges, applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting‑edge results that have a long‑lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous paid time off, and much more. Req ID: 5335 Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr