Manufacturing Test Engineer

Who we are:   

Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments.  We are a technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems. 

About this role:   

Fuse is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented Lead Test Technician to join our energetic and growing team! This is an opportunity to work closely with production, quality, and engineering in a pivotal role to delivering Fuse’s solutions to warfighters. In this role, you will lead the production loading and testing of all Fuse systems. Fuse is an innovative, design-driven environment that delivers elegant engineering solutions. 

Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas.  Fuse values a creative and dynamic work environment – if this sounds good to you, then we are looking forward to hearing from you! 

What you’ll do:   

• Schedule and execute test activities to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. 

• Mentor junior technicians on proper test methodology and practices. 

• Serve as the liaison between engineering and production to incorporate new test procedures, fault isolation and root cause analysis. 

• Document test procedures for new products during productization phase.

• Perform verification and validation of production test procedures.

• Diagnose, fix, and troubleshoot complex technical issues in systems or components. 

• Install and maintain test equipment, fixtures, and software. 

• Enforce proper lab practices and protocols, including ESD, FOD control and tool control.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to assist in trend analysis and design improvements. 

• Improve existing system/subsystem level test procedures through redline and change order processes.

• Collaborate with production and engineering to improve test processes, rigor and workflows.

• Completes technical assessment of company products and customer RMAs, to include PCBAs and electronic components. 

• Perform test set-up and test execution of various product and product lines. 

• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools and equipment. 

We are looking for:   

• Experience working in production test on one or more product lines, including system and subsystem level testing.

• Strong ability to troubleshoot and diagnose failures. Provides technical corrective actions for non-conforming material. 

• Keen attention to detail and superb communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to learn fast and manage tasks based on priority. 

• Capable of operating test equipment such as digital multi-meters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, and power supplies. 

• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.

• Background in hands on experience working with avionics LRUs and subassemblies.

• Ability to recognize test equipment failures and determine the need for appropriate corrective action. 

• Strong ability to read and understand schematics, system diagrams and technical documentation.

• Experience with various system software loading and system configuration.

• Basic troubleshooting of electrical circuits 

• Basic understanding of RF principles, waveforms, antennas, radios, etc.

• US Citizen  

Your own unique talents! If you meet some requirements of this position but not 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role based on your specific characteristics that align with our values and goals  

 Nice to have:  

• Experience with supporting scaling testing for product lines. 

• Technical leadership experience. 

• Experience with software deployment from server-hosted repository. 

• Knowledge of PCB and cable assembly fabrication and repair techniques.

• Experience with Virtual Machines, Cisco routers, and Palo Alto firewalls. 

• Working knowledge of networking protocols and Linux DevOps processes including writing Python and Bash deployment scripts and setting up automated testing using Jenkins and Gitlab 

• Demonstrated experience with Linux OS (RHEL, CentOS)  

• Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidelines  

• Strong technical network troubleshooting skills with the ability to trace technical issues within multiple systems 

• Experience configuring RHEL PXE boot Kickstart servers and creating custom Kickstart scripts for both Legacy and UEFI BIOS systems  

• Knowledge of open-source technologies and protocols  

• Experience with loading and updating firmware for embedded systems  

More about Fuse:  

Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking.  Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results.  We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment.  We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.   

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000

• Medical, Dental, and Vision 

• Employee coverage is fully funded; a portion of dependents' coverage is funded as well 

• 11 paid Federal Holidays 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued) 

• After two years: unlimited 

• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year 

• 401k with employer matching 

• Annual bonuses 

• Cell phone reimbursement: $100/month