Sr Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.

As a Sr. Test Engineer at Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. in Johnstown, PA, you will play a critical role at the intersection of engineering excellence and mission‑ready product performance. This position serves as the technical liaison between Manufacturing, Manufacturing Test, Quality Assurance, Development Engineering, and Field Service, ensuring that complex defense‑grade systems are built, tested, validated, and supported with uncompromising precision. You will lead root‑cause investigations, drive test strategy and continuous improvement, and translate engineering intent into robust, repeatable manufacturing and diagnostic processes. In this role, you become a key contributor to Kongsberg’s commitment to delivering reliable, high‑performance technology that supports and protects those who rely on our systems every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, develops and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Works with program management and development engineering to define test objectives, test management, test methodology and test resource requirements.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, test procedures, manufacturing processes or new testing processes.
• Investigates unusual conditions or undesirable trends.
• Prepares engineering reports on system performance and interacts with customers to impart a fundamental understanding of complexities within a technical application.
• Evaluate processes, identify issues and recommend best practices associated with test and/or test resources.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree required plus equivalent job-related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or higher preferred.

NUMBER OF YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in an electronics or electro-mechanical test and evaluation environment required.
• Minimum of 20 years test and evaluation experience will be considered equivalent to degree plus experience.
• Experience in evaluating risks and lessons learned for test, integration and field activities.

MINIMUM LEARNING TIME FOR THIS POSITION PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS NECESSARY EXPERIENCE:

6 months.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Offer highest level of innovation and problem-solving skills to influence overall efficiency, avoidance of lawsuits, improvements in productivity, outcomes, etc.
• Statistical inference, frequency distribution, trigonometry, calculus, algebra, validity, etc.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

• Concentration/attentiveness, high level of record keeping, independent judgment and discretion, manage multiple projects/tasks, read and comprehend instructions/work orders.
• Bend/reach, hear, lift/move up to 50 pounds, operate a vehicle, see, sit, use hands to type or handle objects, walk. Ability to work with fine detail and distinguish color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Typical office setting. Occasionally work over 40 hours per week; composite toe and Electro Static Discharge (ESD) footwear (when entering the production area); Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Smocks (When entering the production area).

OTHER POSITION CONSIDERATIONS:

• Follow established confidentiality policy, safety standards, or applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of customer service best practices. Leadership and supervisory skills. Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of DOD major acquisition programs as well as analysis and testing of DOD systems. Knowledge of circuitry and programming.
• Knowledge of financial software, internet/e-mail, presentation software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.

Job Type: Full-time

Pre-employment Requirements:

KDA, Inc. requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre‑employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and a background investigation as part of the hiring process.

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

980 schedule

Education:

Associate’s degree and job-related experience required.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or higher preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 15 years of experience in an electronics or electro-mechanical test and evaluation environment required.

Minimum of 20 years test and evaluation experience will be considered equivalent to degree plus experience.

Experience in evaluating risks and lessons learned for test, integration and field activities.

Training:

6 months (+)

Work Location:

In Person – Johnstown, PA