Test Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

The Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting verification and qualification testing activities for aerospace electrical and electromechanical products. This role supports New Product Introduction (NPI), qualification, and flight-critical development programs through the development of test methods, fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to validate product performance, investigate failures, and ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of prototype, development, and qualification testing activities for aerospace products and subsystems.
• Perform testing on aerospace electronic control units, generators, rotating equipment, and related subassemblies.
• Design, assemble, and maintain test setups, fixtures, instrumentation, and supporting hardware required for validation activities.
• Configure and operate laboratory equipment to capture and analyze digital test data.
• Evaluate test results, identify performance issues, and provide recommendations for corrective actions or design improvements.
• Troubleshoot product and test system failures during development and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to establish effective test methodologies and ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Assist with environmental, developmental, and qualification testing activities involving electrical power generation and control systems.
• Support modifications to test stands, instrumentation, control circuitry, and automated test systems.
• Participate in programming and configuration of computerized test systems used for test execution and data collection.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation including test procedures, work instructions, reports, and data summaries.
• Coordinate with facilities and operations personnel regarding installation and infrastructure support for new test equipment.
• Maintain compliance with company safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety initiatives.
• Provide support during extended work schedules or off-shift testing activities when required to meet program timelines.
• Travel occasionally in support of testing activities, customer requirements, or supplier coordination.
• Perform additional engineering or laboratory support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant engineering or test experience preferred.
• Candidates with an Associate's degree in Engineering or related field combined with six (6) or more years of applicable experience will also be considered.

Required Skills & Background

• Experience supporting aerospace product development, validation, or qualification testing environments.
• Familiarity with aerospace electrical power generation systems and associated testing methods.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and oil-cooled systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly through both written reports and verbal discussions.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering environments.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to accuracy and detail.
• Experience creating technical procedures, test instructions, and formal engineering reports preferred.

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.